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From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Smokers is an oil by Adriaen van Ostade, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts three men in a dimly lit room, engaged in smoking. The man in the center is standing, while the other two sit on either side of him. The room's interior is visible, with a table and a plate of food in the background. The artist has used earthy tones to create a somber atmosphere, drawing attention to the men's activities. The scene appears to be a moment of leisure, with the men enjoying each other's company. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, explore the works of Adriaen van Ostade.
Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.
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