A huqqa-maker
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A huqqa-maker is a 1826 paint by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men sitting on a striped blue mat. The man on the left is shirtless, wearing a purple turban, and rolling something on a low stool. The man on the right holds a curved pipe and wears a red robe with gold trim. Around them are small metal containers and a clay pot. The colors are bright but simple—reds, blues, and earthy tones. The title written at the top calls the shirtless man a "huqqa-maker," which likely means he makes water pipes. The words are written in a mix of English and another script, adding a small clue about the scene’s purpose. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
