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Dometer Guczul
Weaving a chair while smoking a pipe

1930

$10,120
£7,771.72
€8,906.30
CA$14,246.46
A$15,959.18
CHF 8,316.19
MX$194,669.11
NOK 105,679.70
SEK 99,648.42
DKK 66,474.19

About the Item

This painting by Dometer Guczul, titled "Weaving a Chair While Smoking a Pipe," offers a glimpse into rural life with a quiet, contemplative charm. The scene depicts a man engaged in the simple yet skilled act of chair-weaving, a craft that requires patience and precision. As he works, he smokes a pipe, his calm and focused demeanor reflecting the meditative rhythm of his labor. Guczul's use of earthy tones and textured brushstrokes emphasizes the warmth of the natural surroundings and the worn materials used in the craft. The artist captures not just the physical task of weaving but the atmosphere of peaceful solitude, where the act of creating becomes a moment of personal reflection. The soft light filters through the scene, casting shadows that highlight the texture of the woven fibers and the wood, further emphasizing the manual skill involved. This intimate portrayal of a craftsman at work elevates a humble, everyday task to the level of art, celebrating the beauty in simple, rural traditions. The inclusion of the pipe smoking adds an air of leisurely comfort, suggesting the quiet satisfaction derived from manual labor, making this painting both a tribute to craftsmanship and a reflection on the peaceful rhythms of rural life.
  • Creator:
    Dometer Guczul (1886 - 1948, Hungarian)
  • Creation Year:
    1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fredericksburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2574215075212

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