Luikse barbier, 1830 1830 - 1831

"Luikse barbier" is an anonymous 19th-century satirical print that depicts a barber shaving a customer in front of a shop in Liège, Belgium. The image is notable for its use of caricature and its reference to contemporary fashions and social trends. The customer, wearing a cravat and a shawl, sits in a chair while the barber shaves him with a razor. The scene is filled with details that highlight the barber's craft, such as the shaving soap, the razor, and the barber's apron. In the background, several figures can be seen walking down the street, suggesting that the barber's shop is located in a bustling area. This print would have been readily understood by the contemporary audience who would recognize the fashion and the different styles of beards and mustaches referenced in the text.