The Barber Shop

1915

John Sloan

Associated Names
John Sloan

Artist, American, 1871 - 1951

This is an image of the interior of a busy barbershop. It has several patrons and barbers engaged in grooming activities. The scene features various objects like bottles, grooming tools, and framed art on the walls. A barber cuts a patron's hair, while another does a straight razor shave. In the foreground, a customer receives a manicure from a woman. The etching showcases the lively atmosphere of a barbershop in the early 20th century, capturing different activities happening simultaneously. The detailed lines in the image add depth and texture to the scene, portraying the energy of the establishment.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1969

  • Morse, Peter. John Sloan's Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Etchings, Lithographs, and Posters. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1969, p. 200, no. 173, iii/iii.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: John Sloan '15; lower left in graphite: 100 proofs; lower center in graphite: The Barber Shop; lower right in graphite: John Sloan

Wikidata ID

Q76440477

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