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Barber cutting his thumb trying to shave a customer
Barber cutting his thumb with a razor trying to shave a customer with soft cheeks. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of Human Life, Ackermann, 1808
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In this intricately detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Barber Cutting His Thumb," we witness an unexpected turn of events during a routine shave at a Georgian barber shop. The barber, engrossed in shaving the soft cheeks of his customer, momentarily loses focus and slips with the razor, inflicting a deep gash on his own thumb. The expression of shock and pain on the barber's face is palpable, as he clutches his injured thumb and looks up at his horrified customer. The scene is set in a bustling London street, with the wind blowing through the open door of the barber shop, bringing in a chill that is evident on the bare legs of the woman waiting in the background, her skirt billowing in the wind. The barber shop is filled with the usual hustle and bustle of a busy Regency day, with a thief making off with a platter from a nearby shop, roadsweepers pushing their brooms, and passersby hurrying through the muddy streets. Despite the chaos, the barber's attention is solely on his own injury, as he holds his thumb aloft, trying to assess the damage. A hat-wearing man in the background seems amused by the mishap, while a maid in a bonnet looks on with concern. The sign of the barber shop, "Ackermann's Repository of Arts," is visible in the shop window, adding to the sense of authenticity and historical detail. This satirical and humorous illustration, originally published in Reverend James Beresford's "Miseries of Human Life," is a testament to the everyday mishaps and miseries of life in Georgian London. Thomas Rowlandson's masterful use of copperplate engraving techniques brings the scene to life with intricate detail and a sense of humor that continues to resonate with modern audiences.
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