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The Pleasure of Smoking
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The Pleasure of Smoking
XKL60227 The Pleasure of Smoking by Gouweloos, Jean (1868-1943); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright
Media ID 18250127
© Private Collection / Photo Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium / Bridgeman Images
Cigarette Dissipation Ecstasy Pearl Reclining Vice
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The Pleasure of Smoking
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by Jean Gouweloos captures a moment of sheer indulgence and allure. In this photo print, we are transported to a world where vice meets elegance. A woman, reclining with an air of confidence and sophistication, becomes the embodiment of pleasure itself. Draped in a mesmerizing pearl necklace that cascades down her neck, she exudes timeless beauty. The pearls glisten against her skin as if mirroring the ecstasy she finds in this forbidden act. With a cigarette delicately held between her fingers, smoke swirls around her like an ethereal dance partner. Gouweloos masterfully portrays the dichotomy between temptation and satisfaction through his subject's expression. Her eyes glimmer with both mystery and contentment - a testament to the complex emotions tied to such vices. This artwork challenges societal norms surrounding smoking while simultaneously celebrating its undeniable allure. It invites us to question our own perceptions of pleasure and dissipation. As we gaze upon this 80 x 70cm masterpiece, we are reminded that art has the power to captivate not only visually but also emotionally. "The Pleasure of Smoking" serves as a reminder that true artistry lies in capturing moments that evoke introspection and spark conversation about human desires and their consequences.
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