Man bij de kapper 1838

"Man bij de kapper," or "The Parrot," is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1838. The piece depicts a humorous scene of a barber giving a man a haircut. Daumier was a renowned French artist known for his satirical caricatures and lithographs, which often depicted social and political commentary. This print, held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into everyday life in 19th-century France. Daumier's skilled use of line and shading creates a sense of movement and personality, capturing the barber's exaggerated gestures and the customer's bemused expression.