Tobacco Collegium of Friedrich Wilhelm I by Georg Lisiewski. A gathering of men in 18th-century Prussian attire are seated at a long table smoking long pipes in a dimly lit room.

Tobacco Collegium of Friedrich Wilhelm I

Georg Lisiewski

1737 · Medium Not Listed

A fascinating 18th-century interior depicting the social smoking club of the Prussian court.

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A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

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Library · Office · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Soft gray, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

This 1737 painting by Georg Lisiewski captures the Tobacco Collegium (Tabakskollegium) of King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia. The scene depicts a rare moment of informal assembly among the Prussian elite, showing the king and his advisers smoking pipes and conversing in a structured yet social environment, making it a distinctive piece for a library or study.

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