[French barracks] [art original]Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist[1786]engA view of the interior of busy French barracks shows a more domestic atmosphere than military although weapons and other gear adorn the walls and lay scattered on the floor. The scene includes a woman nursing a baby (right) as another child plays at her feet. Beside her another woman holds up a mirror so that an officer can admire his reflection from both the front and back. A third woman (left) cuts an officers toe nails as a barber dresses his long queue; another officer has his hair powdered. In the background a man in his night shirt sits on the side of his bed as he stretches his arms and yawnsTitle from engraving based on this drawing, published by S.W. Fores 12 August 1791.For further information, consult library staff.