Shaven Collection

Hegel / Schlesinger
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher

Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox
530719 Free vaccination clinic on premises of French newspaper. Heffer has shaven portion of flank infected with Cowpox: serum transferred with stylus to arms of waiting Parisians to give immunity to

French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox
527403 French army recruits being vaccinated with Cowpox to protect them from the more virulent infection, Smallpox. A Heffer is lying on the table

A man getting a "Kojak"hair cut. 1975
A man getting a " Kojak" hair cut. 1975

Oliver Reed wearing his wig at his home in Wimbledon, South West, London. 29th November 1970. Oliver Reed, at this time, was filming The Devils, a Ken Russell film

Two men with "Kojak"hair cuts. 1975
Two men with " Kojak" hair cuts. 1975

Two men getting "Kojak"hair cuts. 1975
Two men getting " Kojak" hair cuts. 1975

A man with a "Kojak"hair cut. 1975
A man with a " Kojak" hair cut. 1975

WW1 Oath of Allegiance - Women's Battalion of Death, Russia
Oath of Allegiance taken in Moscow by members of the famous Battalion of Death, composed entirely of Russian women and led by Madame Botchkareva - June 1917

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Priest
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Shostakovichs First Symphony, 1935 (oil on canvas)
BAL397732 Shostakovichs First Symphony, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Filonov, Pavel Nikolaevich (1883-1941); 99.8x68 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Study for Les Polonaises de Chopin, 1850 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT165862 Study for Les Polonaises de Chopin, 1850 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Kwiatowski, Antar Teofil (1809-91); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Polish, out of copyright

Ranulf Flambards escape from The Tower of London
The escape of Bishop Ranulf Flambard (circa 1060-1128) from The Tower of London (he had been imprisoned by William Rufus successor Henry I of England)

Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair (colour litho)
3095623 Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair)

Two men who are getting "Kojak"hair cuts. 1975
Two men who are getting " Kojak" hair cuts. 1975

A man who is getting a "Kojak"hair cut. 1975
A man who is getting a " Kojak" hair cut. 1975

Bare-chested young man lying in bed

Tanganyika Arusha Warusha girl bowed position
Tanganyika. Arusha. Warusha girl in bowed position showing shaven head. 1936, Tanzania, Arusha

The Induna - Zulu headman - Natal, South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Alex Aberg - Estonian Wrestler
Aleksander Richard Aberg (1881-1920) - Russian-Estonian professional Greco-Roman and free-style wrestling world champion of the early 20th century. Date: circa 1910

Turkish Army Officer - Adana, Turkey
Turkish Army Officer - Bezmi Bey - Adana, Turkey. Sent as a Bayram card (religious festival in Turkey) to his family in Isanbul from the Far East of Turkey - 28th January, 1939

Myanmar, Burma, Mandalay. Monks enjoying the evening light, Mandalay Hill

Elisha Kent Kane / Mexican
ELISHA KENT KANE American traveller during his time as an aide in the Mexican War Date: 1820 - 1857

Detail of St. Francis receiving the Rule of the Order from Pope Honorius, scene
XAL176888 Detail of St. Francis receiving the Rule of the Order from Pope Honorius, scene from the cycle of the Life of St

Portrait of a Man Shouting (charcoal on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR161929 Portrait of a Man Shouting (charcoal on paper) (b/w photo) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait en buste d un homme qui crie; ); Italian

Group of Buddhist Monks, Myanmar
Group of Buddhist Monks (Pongyi), Myanmar. Date: circa 1910s

Abraham Lincoln / Lawyer
ABRAHAM LINCOLN As a young lawyer, circa 1848 Date: 1809-1865

Laos - Group of Bonzillons at Luang-Prabang
Laos - Group of Bonzillons (Trainee Boy Buddhist monks) at Luang Prabang. Date: circa 1908

Capi Aga, Chief of the White Eunuchs
The Capi Aga, the Governor of the Gates of the Seraglio and Chief of the White Eunuchs. He is wearing a high white turban and crimson fur-trimmed robes. He has no beard. 1803

Stubble hair, SEM
Stubble hair and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stubble hair growing from the surface of human skin

Moroccan - Recif Man
Moroccan - A Recif man with a dyed pigtail and white tunic

Penitent / Sedan Chair
A shaven-headed religious man (possibly a monk) spends reflective time in a spike - lined sedan chair in China in penitent repose

Elisha Kent Kane / 1843
ELISHA KENT KANE American traveller as a young man in May 1843

Bald French Boy C1870S
A shaven-headed young Frenchman in a continental sailor suit poses for the camera

Lincoln (Brady / Pound)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN U.S. President, early in his political career

Buddhist Anaesthesia
BUDDHIST NOVICE PRIESTS at Setchuan, China, have burning incense placed on their shaven heads; it leaves deep scars but their training enables them to disregard the pain

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"Shaven: A Glimpse into the Varied Facets of a Clean-Cut World" From Hegel to Schlesinger, history has witnessed the power dynamics that lie behind a shaven appearance. The WW1 Oath of Allegiance taken by the Women's Battalion of Death in Russia exemplified their unwavering commitment, even as they defied societal norms with their shorn heads. In the trenches of WWI, soldiers found solace in shaving rituals amidst chaos. As Oliver Reed donned his wig at his Wimbledon home in London, he symbolized both conformity and rebellion against traditional masculinity. Advertisements for Erasmic and Vinolia companies showcased how being clean-shaven was equated with sophistication and success. These grooming products promised an image transformation that could transcend social barriers. Across continents, from Natal's Zulu headman known as "The Induna, " to Parisian prostitutes arrested in 1759, shaved appearances held different connotations. Whether it represented authority or vulnerability depended on cultural context. The iconic "Kojak" haircut gained popularity in 1975 when men embraced its sleekness and simplicity. This style became synonymous with confidence and individuality during an era marked by change. Meanwhile, Shostakovich's First Symphony captured the essence of resilience through music. Like brushstrokes on canvas, notes echoed the battle-scarred streets where German soldiers posed during WWI - a stark reminder of human endurance amid destruction. Beyond mere aesthetics, being shaven carries historical weight; it reflects societal expectations while also challenging them, and is a visual language that speaks volumes about identity, power dynamics, and personal choices throughout time - from war-torn battlefields to bustling city streets. So next time you reach for your razor or admire someone's clean-cut look – remember that beneath every smooth surface lies a story waiting to be told.