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Woman smoking pipe
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Woman smoking pipe
A lady smoker with a pipe and a cup of wine Date: 17th century
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Media ID 20140475
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Drugs Pipe Pipes Smoker Smokers Stuart Tobacco Unusual Wine
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 17th century print captures the enigmatic figure of a woman, lost in thought as she indulges in two of life's most pleasurable vices: smoking a pipe and sipping from a cup of wine. The woman's elegant attire and refined posture belie the somewhat scandalous nature of her activities, which were often associated with the decadence and excess of the Stuart era. The pipe, a symbol of the tobacco culture that swept through Europe during this period, is clenched between her fingers, its long stem curling up towards the sky as a plume of smoke drifts lazily into the air. The aroma of the tobacco mingles with the rich, heady scent of the red wine, adding to the sensual atmosphere of the scene. Despite the allure of the image, it is important to remember that the use of tobacco was not without its health risks, and the pipe was a common method for consuming the addictive substance during this time. The woman's expression suggests a certain level of contentment, perhaps even a sense of escape from the daily rigors of life. This print offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to peer into the world of a woman who dared to defy societal norms and indulge in the pleasures of tobacco and wine. It is a reminder of the complexities and contradictions that have always existed within human nature, and the enduring allure of the forbidden.
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