Brown Hair Collection

Miss Jane Bowles, 1775, (1911). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Miss Jane Bowles, 1775, (1911). A portrait of Jane Bowles the eldest daughter of Oldfield Bowles (1739-1810), a landowner of North Aston, Oxfordshire. Painting held at The Wallace Collection, London

Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817) (w / c on paper)
XZL151841 Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817) (w/c on paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Finland, turku, Finnish composer and violinist Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957) in 1890
Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, known as Jean Sibelius (Hameenlinna, 1865 - Jarvenpaa, 1957), Finnish composer and violinist, in 1890. Photographic portrait

Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Artist: Pott, Laslett John - Title: Lord Byron (1788-1824) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 91.4 x 72.4

John Leavers
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 63.5

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Young man in a suit and without shirt lying on a couch

Young man in a suit and without shirt kneeling on a couch

Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659653 Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 90.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signe. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

In Greek mythology, Hestia was the goddess of the hearth and one of the 12 Olympian deities

A Study, 1935. Artist: George Spencer Watson
A Study, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

Portrait of a young man

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans jumping

Young man, portrait

Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1199590 Naomi and Ruth, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 94x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A small boy rummages among the tangled wrecks of old cars on waste ground in the Hillfields area of Coventry. In the background is the towering block of flats in Queen Street. 4th February 1965

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

Mona Lisa, c1503. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa, c1503. Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known as the Mona Lisa, (c1503-1519). Painting held at the Louvre Museum, Paris

Cavour, Camillo Benso, Count of (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman. Founder of Il Risorgimento (1847). Engraving by Rim. Colored

Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas)
656925 Girl Reading, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Reading. Richard Jack (1866-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1916

A Good Book, (oil on board)
651199 A Good Book, (oil on board) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 49.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on board

Charles XIV John of Sweden (1764-1844). French soldier named Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, afterwards King of Sweden and Norway (1818-1844). Founder of the current ruling dynasty in Sweden

Young woman, 25, holding a sunflower in front of her face

Horse
Jukyong Park

Portrait of a Young Man, 1518. Creator: Raphael
Portrait of a Young Man, 1518.

Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto), 1485. Creator: Hans Memling
Portrait of a Young Man praying (recto), 1485.

Portrait of a Man, 1525. Creator: Bartolommeo Veneto
Portrait of a Man, 1525.

Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1534. Creator: Hans Cranach
Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1534.

Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
Portrait of a Lady as Saint Lucy, 1509.

Saint Casilda, 1630. Creator: Francisco de Zurbaran
Saint Casilda, 1630.

Pink and Gold: The Neapolitan, 1897. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Pink and Gold: The Neapolitan, 1897. Carmen Rossi, the sitter of this small portrait, was an Italian girl who posed for Whistler as a child and later, during the 1890s, became his favourite model.

Portrait of a Man, 1666. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man, 1666.

Emily McLean, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Emily McLean, 1911.

Mrs. Otto H. Kahn, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Otto H. Kahn, 1910.

Mrs. Phil. Lydig, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Phil. Lydig, 1911.

Portrait Of A Gentleman, c1530. Creator: Jan Gossaert
Portrait Of A Gentleman, c1530. Despite his distinctive facial features, this sitter's identity is unknown. His extravagant costume, fine gloves

Marie-Thérèse Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel Sewing, 1882. Marie-Therese Durand-Ruel was the eldest daughter of the influential art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who commissioned Renoir to paint each of his five children

Self-Portrait, c1857-58. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Self-Portrait, c1857-58. The artist presents himself with unkempt hair and beard, yet smartly dressed in a striped shirt and dark blue necktie.

Thérèse Berard, 1879. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Therese Berard, 1879. Therese Berard was the niece of one of Renoir's primary patrons, the diplomat and banker Paul Berard.

Bather Arranging Her Hair, 1885. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Bather Arranging Her Hair, 1885.

Madame Céline Leclanché, 1881. Creator: Giovanni Boldini
Madame Celine Leclanche, 1881. The wife of Georges Leclanche, an electrochemist, engineer, and inventor.

Muse
Gigi Rosado

Klimt lady
Gigi Rosado

Lady with tulip
Gigi Rosado

French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900
3665664 French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume
3665634 French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

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"Basking in the Timeless Beauty of Brown Hair: A Captivating Journey Through History and Art" From the enchanting brushstrokes of Sir Joshua Reynolds to the delicate watercolor portrait by Miss Jane Bowles, it has long been celebrated as a symbol of elegance and allure. In 1775, these artists immortalized the captivating essence of this rich hue, capturing its timeless charm. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter literary genius Jane Austen with her flowing chestnut locks depicted in a stunning watercolor on paper. Her words may have enchanted readers for centuries, but her brown tresses added an air of sophistication to her persona. Lord Byron, known for his poetic prowess and charismatic personality, also possessed luscious brown locks that framed his brooding countenance. His hair seemed to mirror his passionate spirit and left admirers captivated throughout time. Moving forward in time brings us to John Leavers' portrayal of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. With every note he composed and every melody he played on his violin, Sibelius's dark-brown mane danced harmoniously with his musical genius. But it is not just historical figures who have embraced the beauty of brown hair; modern depictions showcase its versatility too. A young man stands confidently before nostalgic wallpaper wearing nothing but underwear - his tousled chestnut locks adding a touch of playfulness to the scene. In another image, a young man reclines on a couch without shirt or tie - his disheveled brown hair hinting at both vulnerability and sensuality simultaneously. And then there is another striking image where he kneels on that same couch - exuding confidence with each strand falling effortlessly over his forehead. Brown hair transcends gender boundaries as well; an illustration captures both the innocence of teenage girlhood at puberty's onset and the blossoming beauty she will become as a young adult woman – all accentuated by her cascading chestnut locks.