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 the Younger (before 1610 Antwerp – 1690 Brussels): The Smoker: A man smoking by the fireplace in a simple parlor, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed on the printing plate at the bottom: “Teniers pinxit / J. P. Le Bas Sculp.” Inscribed at the bottom of 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 depicts an interior scene with two men. In the foreground, a man wearing 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 pensive 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 holding crockery and jugs on the wall. The lighting is subdued; the open fire casts warm reflections of light, and shadows play subtly throughout 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; Wooden 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), Image size: 21.3 cm x 16.5 cm (8.4 x 6.5 in) Condition: In poor condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age and slightly soiled on all sides. Distinctive long crease marks along the edge of the sheet. A marked crease in the lower left corner. Slight rubbing in the print. A tiny tear in the margin at the lower right.