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The Smoker (Le fumeur)

Edouard Manet

National Gallery of Art

The illustration shows the upper half of a man's body facing slightly to the right. He is holding a pipe to his lips with his right hand. The man has a prominent nose, closed eyes, and a full beard. He wears a soft hat with a rounded crown and a brim, along with a button-up shirt or jacket. The hand holding the pipe is detailed, with curved fingers and thumb around the pipe's stem. The background is plain with no distinct features or objects.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3086 × 4701 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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