Pijprokende en drinkende man gezeten op een rococo-ornament 1731 - 1788

This etching by Swedish artist Johann Esaias Nilson depicts a man seated on a rococo ornament while smoking a pipe and drinking from a mug. The man is dressed in a feathered hat and a long coat, with a jovial expression. The ornate rococo design that surrounds the man showcases the elaborate and asymmetrical style that dominated decorative arts in 18th-century Europe. The woman standing in the background suggests a connection to the rococo style, which often used themes of love, pleasure, and leisure. Created between 1731 and 1788, this small-scale artwork is a fine example of Nilson's skill in capturing the exuberance and playful spirit of rococo design. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.