Pijprokende man en theedrinkende vrouw 1731 - 1780

"Pijprokende man en theedrinkende vrouw" (Smoking Man and Tea-Drinking Woman) is a 18th-century etching by Cornelius Heinrich Hemerich. This small artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man smoking a pipe and a woman drinking tea, framed within an elaborate rococo design. The scene provides a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch social customs and features fine detail characteristic of Hemerich's style, showcasing the artist's mastery of etching and his keen eye for observation. The artwork's small size, measuring only 77mm x 105mm, suggests it was intended for personal collection or as part of a larger series.