Man smoking a pipe 1859

"Man Smoking a Pipe" is an oil painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1859. This intimate portrait depicts a man in a brown coat and a red-trimmed hat, holding a pipe in his mouth. The subject's aged face and stoic expression convey a sense of weariness, common in Whistler's early works. The painting exemplifies his interest in the effects of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. This work is currently on display at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France.