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Votaries of the Weed No 20 (colour litho)
8660508 Votaries of the Weed No 20 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 20. This is one of those knock-kneed, jerky sort of smokers who lets his pipe out a dozen times a minute. He holds strong verbal views, you see. The strength of his tobacco, by the bye, is invariably in inverse ratio to the strength of his views, be they political, philosophical, theological, or what not. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards with the title Votaries of the Weed, issued by Gallaher in 1916.); © Look and Learn
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This vibrant and whimsical colour lithograph, titled Votaries of the Weed No 20 by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd), captures a humorous scene of a man deeply engrossed in his pipe smoking. The character depicted is described as knock-kneed and jerky, constantly relighting his pipe as he passionately expresses his strong opinions on various subjects. The artist humorously notes that the strength of the man's tobacco is inversely proportional to the intensity of his views, whether they be political, philosophical, or theological.
Created as part of a set of cigarette cards issued by Gallaher in 1916, this illustration offers a glimpse into the social customs and stereotypes prevalent during the early 20th century in England. The detailed rendering and vivid colours bring to life the eccentricities of this particular smoker, adding charm and character to the artwork.
As we admire this piece from a private collection through Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to an era when smoking was not only common but also served as a symbol of leisurely contemplation and debate. The playful nature of Votaries of the Weed No 20 invites us to appreciate both its artistic merit and its historical significance within British culture.
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