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Bald Collection (#9)

"Bald: A Journey Through Hairless Wonders and Icons" Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the iconic Russian statesman, may have been known for his revolutionary ideas

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DDE-90039429
Guadalupe River, Texas hill country, autumn. Date: 31/01/2013

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DDE-90039385
Piliated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) female perched on bald cypress, Caddo Lake, Texas Date: 21/05/2012

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DDE-90039358
North America, USA, Texas, Marion Co. Caddo Lake at sunrise Date: 07/02/2012

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DDE-90039203
USA, Montana, Flathead Lake. Bald Eagle perching in a pine tree. Date: 24/01/2011

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DDE-90038759
Alaska, Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, portrait, perched on tree branch Date: 29/11/2010

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DDE-90038741
USA, Alaska, Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Bald eagle flies in snowstorm. Date: 20/05/2010

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DDE-90037804
USA, Alaska, Homer, Homer Spit. Three bald eagles pursue another grasping fish. Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90037360
Bald-faced hornet, Vespula maculata, emerging from nest, Ontario Date: 06/09/2007

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DDE-90028383
Canada, Ontario, Ear Falls. Bald Eagle in flight. Date: 23/04/2010

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Daniel
Denis

Background imageBald Collection: Oil painting of an elderly man (oil on canvas)

Oil painting of an elderly man (oil on canvas)
3960465 Oil painting of an elderly man (oil on canvas) by Chicco, Alfredo (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reverse with a hand written note)

Background imageBald Collection: The Barbers Shop, after 1803. after 1803. Creator: Anon

The Barbers Shop, after 1803. after 1803. Creator: Anon
The Barbers Shop, after 1803

Background imageBald Collection: Sawyer, Hon. Philetus of Wisc. between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Sawyer, Hon. Philetus of Wisc. between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Sawyer, Hon. Philetus of Wisc. between 1870 and 1880

Background imageBald Collection: George Edmunds, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

George Edmunds, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
George Edmunds, between 1870 and 1880

Background imageBald Collection: Child Attendant and Bald Tengu of Mt. Kurama (Kaburo Kurama Tengu), no. 7 from a... c. 1716 / 35

Child Attendant and Bald Tengu of Mt. Kurama (Kaburo Kurama Tengu), no. 7 from a... c. 1716 / 35
Child Attendant and Bald Tengu of Mt. Kurama (Kaburo Kurama Tengu), no. 7 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

Background imageBald Collection: Warren Hastings, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Warren Hastings, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Warren Hastings, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageBald Collection: Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho)

Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho)
6031048 Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barber s)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo)

Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo)
7207140 Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo) by Wright, Orville (1871-1948) & Wilbur (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of Alexander Kruse, 1941 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Alexander Kruse, 1941 (oil on canvas)
HEH372398 Portrait of Alexander Kruse, 1941 (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 40.6x40.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo)

Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo)
7207374 Portrait of Wilbur Wright age 38, 1905 (photo) by Wright, Orville (1871-1948) & Wilbur (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

Background imageBald Collection: Stewart Carmichael, 20th century (wash drawing)

Stewart Carmichael, 20th century (wash drawing)
6200051 Stewart Carmichael, 20th century (wash drawing) by Ramsay, David Prophet (1888-1944); 43.2x34.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageBald Collection: Face of an ugly man (colour litho)

Face of an ugly man (colour litho)
6000053 Face of an ugly man (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Face of an ugly man. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBald Collection: Sir Charles Walston, before 1937 (oil on canvas)

Sir Charles Walston, before 1937 (oil on canvas)
5938127 Sir Charles Walston, before 1937 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 92.7x72.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBald Collection: Patrick Scott, 1847 (oil on canvas)

Patrick Scott, 1847 (oil on canvas)
6200176 Patrick Scott, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Stewart, John Anderson Snr (1810-87); 137.2x106.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Patrick Scott (1766-1855).); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageBald Collection: W. A. Spalding (oil on canvas)

W. A. Spalding (oil on canvas)
3744452 W.A. Spalding (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 74x62.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); © Nottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageBald Collection: Edward P. Day, Master of Bingham Public Elementary School (oil on canvas)

Edward P. Day, Master of Bingham Public Elementary School (oil on canvas)
3744475 Edward P. Day, Master of Bingham Public Elementary School (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 60x50 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageBald Collection: W. H. Hurcomb (oil on canvas)

W. H. Hurcomb (oil on canvas)
3744395 W.H. Hurcomb (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 50.8x40.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); © Nottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of a man with a beard (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a man with a beard (oil on canvas)
710942 Portrait of a man with a beard (oil on canvas) by Quinn, James Peter (1871-1951); Private Collection; Collection Michael Burden, New College, Oxford

Background imageBald Collection: Chin Chin (colour litho)

Chin Chin (colour litho)
3627102 Chin Chin (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chin Chin. Illustration from The Stock Exchange Christmas Annual 1913-1914 (Gale & Golden Limited)

Background imageBald Collection: Sir John T. McCraith, JP (oil on canvas)

Sir John T. McCraith, JP (oil on canvas)
3744471 Sir John T. McCraith, JP (oil on canvas) by Davis, Noel Denholm (1876-1950); 124x100.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageBald Collection: Le couronnement d un jeune monarque. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)

Le couronnement d un jeune monarque. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100601 Le couronnement d un jeune monarque. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le couronnement d un jeune monarque)

Background imageBald Collection: Self Portrait (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
UCL281375 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 62.2x50.8 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London

Background imageBald Collection: David Dewar, c. 1909 (oil on canvas)

David Dewar, c. 1909 (oil on canvas)
6198981 David Dewar, c.1909 (oil on canvas) by Mitchell, Charles Louis (1860-1918); 152.4x96.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: David Dewar (1836-1920)

Background imageBald Collection: Study for 'Roberto'No. 1, 1946 (India ink, graphite, pink & white wash over charcoal)

Study for "Roberto"No. 1, 1946 (India ink, graphite, pink & white wash over charcoal)
880430 Study for " Roberto" No. 1, 1946 (India ink, graphite, pink & white wash over charcoal) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 24 x 8in)

Background imageBald Collection: Head of a Bearded Man Looking Down (red chalk)

Head of a Bearded Man Looking Down (red chalk)
880321 Head of a Bearded Man Looking Down (red chalk) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: 16 1/2 x 10 7/8 in)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of the French Marshall Fayolle Emile, 1920 (tempera on canvas)

Portrait of the French Marshall Fayolle Emile, 1920 (tempera on canvas)
904801 Portrait of the French Marshall Fayolle Emile, 1920 (tempera on canvas) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); 116x90 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Background imageBald Collection: John Leavers (oil on canvas)

John Leavers (oil on canvas)
3744412 John Leavers (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), c. 1741-70 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), c. 1741-70 (oil on canvas)
7240729 Portrait of John Manners, Marquis of Granby (1721-1770), c.1741-70 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 59.8x48.2 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of Samuel Rogers, c. 1822-74 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Samuel Rogers, c. 1822-74 (oil on canvas)
7240932 Portrait of Samuel Rogers, c.1822-74 (oil on canvas) by Carrick, Thomas Heathfield (1802-74); 16.5x14 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Rogers seated, facing right)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), c. 1822-50 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), c. 1822-50 (oil on canvas)
7240934 Portrait of William Wordsworth (1770-1850), c.1822-50 (oil on canvas) by Carrick, Thomas Heathfield (1802-74); 16.5x14 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageBald Collection: Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, and donor Palla Strozzi (1372-1462)

Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, and donor Palla Strozzi (1372-1462) (tempera on panel)
BAT254066 Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, and donor Palla Strozzi (1372-1462) (tempera on panel) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); Palazzo Strozzi, Florence

Background imageBald Collection: Royal Blue, cigar label (chromolitho)

Royal Blue, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154081 Royal Blue, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Blue, cigar label)

Background imageBald Collection: 'Bless me, how bald you are!'(engraving)

"Bless me, how bald you are!"(engraving)
7177907 " Bless me, how bald you are!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bless me, how bald you are)

Background imageBald Collection: Portrait of Archduke John of Austria (1782-1859) (watercolour on paper)

Portrait of Archduke John of Austria (1782-1859) (watercolour on paper)
FIA5635265 Portrait of Archduke John of Austria (1782-1859) (watercolour on paper) by Kriehuber, Josef Nikolaus (1800-76); 21x16 cm; Steiermarkisches Landesmuseum Joanneum

Background imageBald Collection: Daniel, Oliver Cromwells porter (engraving)

Daniel, Oliver Cromwells porter (engraving)
7185450 Daniel, Oliver Cromwells porter (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel, Oliver Cromwells porter)

Background imageBald Collection: Sir George Grove, English writer (photogravure)

Sir George Grove, English writer (photogravure)
7150709 Sir George Grove, English writer (photogravure) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze bust of Sir George Grove (1820-1900)

Background imageBald Collection: In the Waiting Room, 1896 (oil on canvas)

In the Waiting Room, 1896 (oil on canvas)
OVR394303 In the Waiting Room, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 107x84 cm; Noth Trondelag Art Gallery, Namsos, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageBald Collection: The actor Sawamura Sojuro III as the lay priest Kiyomori, c. 1795

The actor Sawamura Sojuro III as the lay priest Kiyomori, c. 1795




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"Bald: A Journey Through Hairless Wonders and Icons" Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the iconic Russian statesman, may have been known for his revolutionary ideas, but his bald head was equally unforgettable. From the Sphinx cat to hairless rodents and rats, nature showcases its own unique take on baldness in the animal kingdom. Deep beneath the ground of dry areas in North East Africa resides a peculiar creature - the Naked Mole Rat. Blind yet resourceful, it digs with incisor teeth through its hairless existence. Mexican Hairless Dogs join their counterparts like Sphinx cats and hairless rodents as fascinating examples animals thriving in arid regions of North East Africa. In a sepia-toned photograph from 1921, Sigmund Freud's signature is captured alongside his distinguished bald head - a symbol of intellect and psychoanalysis. Meat Loaf's electrifying concert in Penwith, Cornwall not only showcased his powerful voice but also drew attention to his distinctive lack of locks. Winston Churchill's nickname "Skipper" during World War II highlighted both his leadership skills and receding hairline - an emblematic figure who defied adversity with determination. Anthony Trollope, renowned English novelist from the Victorian era, captivated readers with tales that transcended time while sporting a prominent bald crown atop his head. The Mexican Hairless Dog takes center stage as we zoom in on its captivating face – showcasing elegance even without fur adorning its features. A simple device for removing warts reminds us that even though being they are be seen as unconventional or undesirable by some standards; embracing our uniqueness is key to self-acceptance. John Leavers' expertise shines through as he shares insights into navigating life without luscious locks – proving that confidence goes beyond mere appearance.