Artwork
An Interior with a Man Holding Up a Glass and an Old Woman Lighting a Pipe
An Interior with a Man Holding Up a Glass and an Old Woman Lighting a Pipe is a watercolor work on paper by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting by David Teniers the Younger depicts a gathering of four people in a dimly lit interior.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a man in a red cap raising a glass, while an elderly woman nearby lights a pipe and eats. Two other men share a meal at a table in the background, creating a sense of conviviality.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of muted colours is punctuated by the man's bright red cap, creating visual contrast. The watercolour technique is characterised by a lack of heavy brushstrokes, contributing to the overall subdued tone.
History & Provenance
The painting was once owned by Joshua Dixon before being acquired by Bethnal Green Museum in 1886. It was later transferred to its current location in 1988.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
