Tobakkens glæder. Rygende drenge 1810 - 1873

"Tobakkens glæder. Rygende drenge" (The Joys of Tobacco. Smoking Boys), created between 1810 and 1873, is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand (1810-1873). This study, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures a group of young boys engaged in various activities, including smoking, talking, and playing. The artist's quick, expressive lines and focus on capturing everyday moments contribute to the work's charm and realism. The drawing, likely a preliminary sketch, provides insight into Marstrand's artistic process and the social world he observed during his lifetime.