The first smoke. All wrong (1870) by Currier and Ives

The first smoke. All wrong - Currier and Ives - 1870

Artwork Information

TitleThe first smoke. All wrong
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1870
Art MovementRomanticism

About The first smoke. All wrong

The artwork titled “The first smoke. All wrong,” created by Currier and Ives in 1870, is a notable piece from the Romanticism art movement. This caricature humorously depicts the consequences of a young child’s first experience with smoking.

In the artwork, a young boy is seen sitting on a barrel with a distressed expression, holding his head with one hand in discomfort while clutching his stomach with the other. His attire consists of a dark jacket, light-colored pants, and boots. A small pipe can be observed to the left, positioned on another barrel, with a faint trail of smoke rising from its bowl. The boy’s posture and expression evoke a sense of regret, capturing the theme of the folly of youthful experimentation with smoking.

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