Le Perruquier fatigué (The Tired Wigmaker)

About this work

This sketch shows a tired wigmaker bent over his work, his back hunched and hands busy. A half-finished wig sits on a stand beside him, while tools like scissors and a comb lie scattered on the floor. In the background, a mirror and a table hold a pitcher, bowl, and a candle—simple, everyday objects that make the scene feel real. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the wigmaker’s exhaustion, almost like a hurried note. The title, *Le Perruquier fatigué*, hints this was meant to capture a moment of hard work. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this one made prints.