His First Pipe
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Thomas Waterman Wood
Thomas Waterman Wood (1823–1903) was an American artist, born in Montpelier.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
His First Pipe is a 1886 ink by Thomas Waterman Wood, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A boy in a bonnet and overalls stands outside a wooden cabin, holding a pipe. His face is serious, almost worried, as he looks straight ahead. The cabin behind him has a small window and a shelf inside, and the ground is covered in dry grass and dirt. The title *His First Pipe* hints this might be about a kid trying something new—maybe smoking for the first time. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, giving it a rough, handmade feel. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.
Thomas Waterman Wood (1823–1903) was an American artist, born in Montpelier.
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