Artwork
A Chinese barber and customer
A Chinese barber and customer is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicts a barber at work, leaning over a customer seated on a tapered stool.
About this work
Overview
A drawing depicts a barber at work, leaning over a customer seated on a tapered stool.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures an everyday moment in a Chinese setting, showing the barber's tools on a small table beside the stool.
Technique & Style
The drawing's sharp, precise lines create a clean and detailed representation of the scene, suggesting a careful observation of the subject.
Context
The artist's style is reminiscent of George Chinnery, known for his drawings of everyday life in China, indicating a possible influence.
History & Provenance
The drawing is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
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