Smoker (copy) 1610 - 1685

"Smoker (copy)" is an etching by Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his depictions of peasant life. This print, created between 1610 and 1685, shows a seated man smoking a pipe, highlighting the everyday activities and social customs of the time. The etching's detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, typical of Ostade's work. The composition, with its focus on the central figure against a simple backdrop, underscores the artist's keen observation of human behavior. This etching is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.