{"product_id":"smoker-leaning-on-the-back-of-a-chair-adriaen-van-ostade","title":"Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair - Adriaen van Ostade","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Adriaen van Ostade, 'Smoker Leaning on the Back of a Chair' depicts a man enjoying a pipe, capturing a moment of everyday life in the Dutch Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) depicts a man seated at a table, leaning back in his chair. The man, presumably a smoker, is holding a pipe in his right hand. On the table are a pipe, tobacco, and a small container. The composition is simple, focusing on the figure and the immediate surroundings. Van Ostade was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker, known for his genre scenes of peasant life. His works often portray everyday activities, such as drinking, smoking, and playing music, set in taverns or rural settings. \n\nVan Ostade's etchings, like this one, demonstrate his skill in capturing the details of daily life with a fine line and subtle shading. The use of etching allowed for the creation of multiple copies, making his work accessible to a wider audience. This particular print exemplifies his interest in portraying the common man and the pleasures of simple living. The work is characterised by its intimate scale and careful observation of human behaviour. The artist's signature appears in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boerderij-bij-bevroren-rivier-en-schaatsers-op-het-ijs-esaias-van-de-velde\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBoerderij bij bevroren rivier en schaatsers op het ijs - Esaias van de Velde — Esaias van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/man-with-small-turban-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan with Small Turban - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriaen van Ostade","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870067204431,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872632250703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872632283471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Smoker-Leaning-on-the-Back-of-a-Chair_Poster_CompositorV1_1780878117440.jpg?v=1780878128","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/smoker-leaning-on-the-back-of-a-chair-adriaen-van-ostade","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}