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Votaries of the Weed No 34 (colour litho)
8660524 Votaries of the Weed No 34 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 34. This callow youthling smokes a cigarette of the mildest quality. At present he smokes dreamily, for through the faint blue clouds which slightly dim his vision, does not the form of Her-the presiding Hebe - grow more graceful, more entrancing, and more statuesque than ever? What though she be thirty-five? Is she not his first love? As he grows older he will see more clearly and, let us hope, smoke better tobacco! 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 colour lithograph titled "Votaries of the Weed No 34" by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd) transports us back to a bygone era, capturing a scene that is both nostalgic and intriguing. The image depicts a young man lost in reverie as he smokes a cigarette of the mildest quality, his gaze fixed on an ethereal vision of beauty.
As the faint blue smoke curls around him, we are drawn into his world where the object of his affection, known as "Her-the presiding Hebe," appears more graceful and enchanting than ever. Despite her age of thirty-five, she remains his first love, symbolizing youthful infatuation and idealized romance.
Through this illustration for a set of cigarette cards from 1916, we glimpse into the cultural attitudes towards smoking during that time period. The act of smoking is portrayed as not just a habit but also as a form of escapism and fantasy.
The intricate details and subtle nuances in this artwork invite us to ponder upon themes such as love, nostalgia, and growing up. It serves as a reminder that our perceptions evolve with time, much like how the young man's vision may become clearer as he matures - hopefully accompanied by better tobacco choices.
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