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The Smoker by Frans Hals

The Smoker

The Smoker

The Met

Artist: Frans Hals(Dutch, Antwerp 1582/83–1666 Haarlem)

Date: ca. 1623–25

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: Octagonal, 18 3/8 x 19 1/2 in. (46.7 x 49.5 cm)

Credit Line: Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889

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Brief Description

Octagonal painting of a smiling young man with a pipe, flanked by two laughing figures

Detailed Description

This octagonal painting features three figures in a close-up, dynamic arrangement against a dark, indistinct background. In the center, a man with light skin, rosy cheeks, and shoulder-length brown hair smiles broadly, his eyes crinkled. He holds a thin white pipe in his mouth, its stem extending towards the left. He wears a light-colored, possibly white, collared shirt under a brown and white striped garment. His right hand is visible near his shoulder; his left hand holds the pipe stem. To the central man's left, a partially visible figure with light skin and dark hair laughs with a wide smile, looking towards him. To the central man's right and slightly behind him, a third figure with darker skin and a red garment also laughs, holding a silver-colored tankard. The overall palette consists of warm browns, reds, and skin tones, with highlights on the figures' faces and clothing. The background appears to be a dark, draped fabric.

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