568 - J. BAS (*1707) after TENIERS (*1610), The Smoker, Etching

J. BAS (*1707) after TENIERS (*1610), The Smoker, Etching Jacques-Philippe le Bas (1707 Paris - 1783 ibid.) after David Teniers jun. (before 1610 Antwerp - 1690 Brussels): The smoker Smoking man by the fireplace in a plain parlour, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Teniers pinxit / J. P. Le Bas Sculp.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "LE FUMEUR Du Cabinet de M. Le COMTE DE VENCE Paris chez J.P. Le Bas Graveur du Cabinet du Roy rue de la Harpe No 49". Date: 18th century Description: The picture shows an interior scene with two men. In the foreground, a man with a tricorn hat is sitting on a stool in front of an open fireplace. He is smoking a pipe, the smoke rising gently. His clothing is simple, he is wearing a coat and boots. His gaze is thoughtful and turned slightly to the side. In the background, another man stands with his back to the viewer, his arms resting on a chair. The room is sparsely furnished, with a large jug on the floor and shelves with crockery and jugs on the wall. The lighting is subdued, the open fire casts warm reflections of light, the shadows play subtly in the room. Keywords: Smoking; Chimney; Interior; Men; Tricorn; Pipe; Jug; Shadow; Fire; Boots; Quietness; Thoughtfulness; Simplicity; Coziness; Everyday life; 18th century; Interior; Play of light; Wood chair; Coat; 18th century; Baroque; Genre; Netherlands; Size: Paper: 33,1 cm x 25,1 cm (13 x 9,9 in), Plate: 25,7 cm x 18,2 cm (10,1 x 7,2 in), Depiction: 21,3 cm x 16,5 cm (8,4 x 6,5 in) Condition: Defective condition. The sheet is slightly discoloured due to its age and slightly soiled on all sides. Distinctive long crease marks on the edge of the sheet. Marked crease at lower left. Slightly rubbed in the print. Tiny marginal tear at lower right.