The Dog Barber (BM 1915,0313.86)

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The Dog Barber (BM 1915,0313.86)

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Satire on the French (No.1): a grinning man with a long queue and a muff hanging from his shoulder is standings holding a pair of shears and wooden box that serves as a stool; under his left arm is a struggling dog; behind him hangs a sign with three fleur-de-lis, lettered, "La Vengeance de Crotteur Royal tond des Chiens Proprement". 25 April 1771
Etching with hand-colouring

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1850 - 1950
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British Museum
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