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The Monkeys' Barber Shop

Coryn Boel after David Teniers the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of monkeys engaging in human-like activities in a barbershop. The scene shows monkeys dressed in human clothing, performing tasks typically associated with a barbershop. In the foreground, two monkeys are grooming another monkey's foot at a low table. To the right, one monkey is sitting on a chair wrapped in a cloth, while another monkey attends to its face with a basin of water nearby. In the background, a shelf holds various bottles and containers. The walls feature a mirror and a bird perched on a shelf.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 17th century
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4681 × 3570 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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