A Barbers Shop by Henry William Bunbury

A Barbers Shop 24 - 1787

henrywilliambunbury's Profile Picture

henrywilliambunbury

minneapolisinstituteofart's Profile Picture

minneapolisinstituteofart

hand-colored-etching, print

# 

toned paper

# 

hand-colored-etching

# 

water colours

# 

muted colour palette

# 

print

# 

coffee painting

# 

england

# 

underpainting

# 

watercolour bleed

# 

watercolour illustration

# 

green and neutral

# 

watercolor

# 

warm toned green

"A Barbers Shop" is a satirical print by Henry William Bunbury created in 1787. The print depicts a bustling barbershop scene with a variety of customers and barbers engaged in various activities. The print is a humorous commentary on the social customs and rituals of the time, particularly those surrounding personal grooming. It is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and its dimensions are 15 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (39.37 x 51.44 cm). The print is a good example of the satirical art that was popular in 18th-century Britain, and it is a valuable insight into the daily life of people in this period.

Show more

Comments

No comments

Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.