Hair Collection (page 16)

Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets
5856321 Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets.; (add.info.: Woman wearing an English-style dress with peasant bonnet and hair in ringlets)

Two Senegalese women with one plaiting the hair of the other, 1900 (photo)
5672138 Two Senegalese women with one plaiting the hair of the other, 1900 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Reverend John Murray (1741-1815) (engraving)
7214593 Reverend John Murray (1741-1815) (engraving); (add.info.: Reverend John Murray (1741-1815) preacher of Universal Salvation

An advertisement for Edwards Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century
5311156 An advertisement for Edwards Harlene to produce and restore hair, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG

Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph)
7293352 Samson and Delilah, c.1910 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament. While Samson is drunk Delilah cut his hai)

Literature. Womens Edition Buffalo Courier. Poster by A.R. Gifford, USA, c.1895 (poster)
3434569 Literature. Womens Edition Buffalo Courier. Poster by A.R. Gifford, USA, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Women's edition (edition feminine), Buffalo Courier

Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4869693 Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Beauty Salon: Young woman in a hair salon in Paris, years 1890)

Barber shampooing a client
2602585 Barber shampooing a client; (add.info.: Barber shampooing a client, rinsing hair with water from reservoir fitted with a tap. Woodcut from 'Architecture... Mathematischen)

Holy woman. Romanesque art. View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Hugues (XII century) of Avord, Cher (18520)
JEB4919662 Holy woman. Romanesque art. View of the frescoes of the church of Saint Hugues (XII century) of Avord, Cher (18520), Centre, France.; (add.info.: Holy woman. Romanesque art)

Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair and e
3520568 Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair and e; (add.info.: Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair from the Southern Plains area, U.S.A)

Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils
2911232 Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils by Anonymous)

Blonde Model, c.1877 (oil on canvas)
8698263 Blonde Model, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By John Singer Sargent)

Eve and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, 14th centry (low relief)
8617825 Eve and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, 14th centry (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

Advertisement for Edward's Instantaneous American Hairline
5310162 Advertisement for Edward's Instantaneous American Hairline; (add.info.: Advertisement for Edward's Instantaneous American Hairline. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour)
7341536 Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 22.1x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas)
823561 The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Noci, Arturo (1874-1953); 110x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath. Arturo Noci (1874-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1909

Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas)
658364 Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 59.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late but Welcome. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953). Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Woman in Blue, 1922 (oil on canvas)
BAL92378 Portrait of a Woman in Blue, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Popov, Nikolai Nikolaevich (1890-1953); 55x55 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; (add.info.: by Nikolai Nikolaevich Popov)

Kings David and Solomon and a Saint, double sided Diptych (reverse), Ethiopian Coptic
RIK84172 Kings David and Solomon and a Saint, double sided Diptych (reverse), Ethiopian Coptic, early 18th century (tempera on panel)

Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo)
8673086 Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daffodil twin set of spring)

Perseus and Medusa (engraving)
8672602 Perseus and Medusa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus and Medusa. From Greek mythology)

The shearing of the flock, young ladies induced to part with their hair for the Pope's sake (engraving)
8643242 The shearing of the flock, young ladies induced to part with their hair for the Pope's sake (engraving) by English School

Happy Families, c 1920: Mrs Blonde the Barber's Wife (colour litho)
8628274 Happy Families, c 1920: Mrs Blonde the Barber's Wife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Blonde the Barber's Wife)

Young woman wearing a hat with orange feathers (colour litho)
8655404 Young woman wearing a hat with orange feathers (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho)
8656213 Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't call on your best girl in the morning)

Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho)
8677496 Latter part XIVth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latter part XIVth century women's headdress)

End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho)
8677414 End XVIIIth century women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End XVIIIth century women's headdress)

Do You Know: How far does shaving date back? (colour litho)
8668113 Do You Know: How far does shaving date back? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How far does shaving date back)

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Little girl stepping down from bathing machine into the sea (colour litho)
8651463 Little girl stepping down from bathing machine into the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Self-criticism (litho)
8663029 Self-criticism (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-criticism. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Female portrait, France
494039 Female portrait, France by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Alinari

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

The Drummer in Firelight, (oil on canvas)
985245 The Drummer in Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drummer in Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Tea in the Arbor, (oil on canvas)
823242 Tea in the Arbor, (oil on canvas) by MacRae, Elmer Livingston (1875-1953); 76.2x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea in the Arbor. Elmer Livingston MacRae (1875-1953). Oil on canvas

A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas)
658349 A Good Read, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Schuster, Karl Maria (1871-1953); 74.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Read. Karl Maria Schuster (1871-1953). Oil on canvas. Dated 1919

The Chant (oil on canvas)
1767646 The Chant (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chant. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

An unidentified young lady of the time of Charles I, c.1635 (oil painting)
7340626 An unidentified young lady of the time of Charles I, c.1635 (oil painting) by English School, (17th century); 72x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

La Mestiza. 1887 (painting)
AIS5332928 La Mestiza. 1887 (painting); Victor Balaguer Museum-library, Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain; (add.info.: Vilanova i la Geltru. Victor Balaguer Museum-Library); Photo © Rotger/AIC

Various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world
5310327 Various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world. Top: Egyptian head dresses and hairstyles)

The removal of hair from a goat's skin
5311849 The removal of hair from a goat's skin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the removal of hair from a goat's skin after it has been soaking in the lime pit for about 5 weeks)

Advertisement for Nuda Veritas hair restorer
5310161 Advertisement for Nuda Veritas hair restorer; (add.info.: Advertisement for Nuda Veritas hair restorer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The forging of razor blades
5310009 The forging of razor blades; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the forging of razor blades. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Vintage Story
Cicek Kiral

The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979769 The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: The hairstyle)

Oiran courtesan fixing her hair while a samurai watches in front of a water barrel in the pleasure quarters
FLO4630972 Oiran courtesan fixing her hair while a samurai watches in front of a water barrel in the pleasure quarters. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

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"Hair: A Timeless Expression of Beauty, Power, and Identity" In the realm of art, it has always held a significant place. From the iconic Praying Girl in Roberto Ferruzzi's 19th-century Italian painting to the meticulously groomed Cub Scouts participating in Operation Shoeshine, hair symbolizes innocence and discipline. But it is not only about purity; it also embodies strength and rebellion. Just like Queen Boudica of the Iceni Tribe who braided her fiery locks before leading her people into battle or Jesus Healing The Sick with his divine touch that could mend both bodies and souls, and are be a reflection of brilliance too. Take Paul Dirac, Nobel laureate in Physics 1933, whose unruly mane mirrored his genius mind. Or Miss Jane Bowles captured by Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1775 - her elaborate hairstyle signifying elegance and sophistication. Throughout history, it has been an object of desire as well. The sensuous Venus of Urbino painted by Titian in 1538 showcases cascading golden tresses that exude allure and seduction. And who can forget Vidal Sassoon's revolutionary haircut from 1962? It epitomized modernity and transformed hairstyling forever. Sometimes, hair becomes synonymous with character portrayal onscreen too. Elsa Lanchester's electrifying frizz in James Whales' Bride of Frankenstein (1935) perfectly embodied otherworldly beauty mixed with horror. Meanwhile, Gabrielle Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion by introducing short bob hairstyles that liberated women from societal norms. Hair even weaves its way into literature through enchanting illustrations like Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes or tales where princesses gaze at their reflections while combing their lustrous locks – a metaphor for self-discovery amidst vanity. From religious icons to artistic masterpieces to cultural revolutions – "hair" transcends time and space as an emblematic feature of humanity. It tells stories, expresses emotions, and defines identities.