A Good Pipe 1897

Alexandre Bloch's 1897 charcoal drawing, "A Good Pipe," depicts a seated soldier in a relaxed pose, holding a pipe and gazing off into the distance. The soldier's attire, including his boots and a cap with a visor, hints at a military setting, while the simple yet expressive lines of Bloch's drawing emphasize the figure's calm demeanor. The work, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a fine example of a realistic approach to figure drawing within the genre of military art.