The Tired Wigmaker, from "Divers Portraits" 1775

"The Tired Wigmaker" is an etching from Giovanni David's "Divers Portraits" series, created in 1775. The print depicts a wigmaker, exhausted from a day's work, slumped in a chair. Tools of his trade, such as shears, combs, and a wig form, lie scattered at his feet, creating a sense of weariness and routine. This etching exemplifies the social commentary common in 18th-century art, capturing a moment in the life of a working-class individual. The inscription "Le Perruquier fatigue" (The Tired Wigmaker) further emphasizes the theme of exhaustion, highlighting the challenges faced by those in the wigmaking profession. The print is currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.