De scheerder / Le barbier 1840 - 1850

"De scheerder / Le barbier" is a print by the Gebroeders van Lier, depicting a barber shaving a customer in a simple interior. The image is a depiction of a typical scene in 19th century life and is part of a larger series of prints that depict various trades and professions. The detail of the scene, the figures and the interior are all rendered in a naturalistic style with an emphasis on the everyday lives of common people. The work is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.