Who created "Study for "The Pipe Bearer""?

Study for "The Pipe Bearer" was created by John Frederick Lewis in 1841–51.

When was "Study for "The Pipe Bearer"" created?

This artwork was created 1841–51.

What medium is "Study for "The Pipe Bearer""?

Study for "The Pipe Bearer" is Watercolor, gouache (bodycolor) and black chalk on gray paper.

Is "Study for "The Pipe Bearer"" in the public domain?

Yes, Study for "The Pipe Bearer" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study for "The Pipe Bearer"

John Frederick Lewis

1841–51

Medium

Watercolor, gouache (bodycolor) and black chalk on gray paper

Dimensions

Sheet: 12 3/16 × 9 1/16 in. (31 × 23 cm) Frame: 15 3/4 × 13 in. (40 × 33 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2014

Accession Number

2014.435.2

Tags

MenHookah

Art Historical Context

John Frederick Lewis, a leading British Orientalist artist, created this exquisite *Study for "The Pipe Bearer"* 1841 and 1851, during his immersive in Egypt and the Near. Capturing a serene male figure with a hookah the drawing reflects the Victorian fascination with Eastern cultures, blending meticulous observation with romantic exoticism. Lewis's time in Cairo profoundly shaped his oeuvre, producing jewel-like watercolors that rivaled photographs in their precision. Rendered in watercolor, gouache ( opaque bodycolor for luminous highlights), and black chalk gray paper, the work exemplifies...

Study for "The Pipe Bearer"

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