Grey Hair Collection (#11)

La Toilette, (oil on canvas)
823388 La Toilette, (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 40x50. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Toilette. Lucius Rossi (1846-1913). Oil on canvas

The head of a prophet, c. 1627-35 (oil on canvas)
3934300 The head of a prophet, c.1627-35 (oil on canvas) by Mellin, Charles (c.1600-49); 76.2x61 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Right Honourable William E. Gladstone, MP, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
3744482 The Right Honourable William E. Gladstone, MP, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73); 129.5x102.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Scipio and the Hermit (oil on wood)
3743915 Scipio and the Hermit (oil on wood) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845); 24.8x17.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Berthe Morisot and her Daughter, Julie Manet, 1894 (oil on canvas)
987397 Berthe Morisot and her Daughter, Julie Manet, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 81.3x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Berthe Morisot and her Daughter)

El Pepet, 1891 (oil on canvasboard)
989319 El Pepet, 1891 (oil on canvasboard) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 50.8x40.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: El Pepet. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (1863-1923)

Portrait of Giuseppe Franchi, half-length, holding a bust of Homer, c
990188 Portrait of Giuseppe Franchi, half-length, holding a bust of Homer, c.1771-73 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Louise Elisabeth de Bourbon, Duchess of Parma, seated, three-quarter length
990065 Portrait of Louise Elisabeth de Bourbon, Duchess of Parma, seated, three-quarter length, (oil on canvas) by Van Loo

The Twilight of Life, 1894 (oil on canvas)
996102 The Twilight of Life, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Tully, Sydney Strickland (1860-1911); 91.8x71.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Bequest of S

The Family Lawyer (oil on canvas)
823546 The Family Lawyer (oil on canvas) by Troncy, Emile (1859-1943); 126.5x159 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family Lawyer. Emile Troncy (1859-1943). Oil on canvas

Portrait of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, c. 1582 (black, brown and red chalk)
827592 Portrait of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, c.1582 (black, brown and red chalk) by French School, (16th century); 33.2x22.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of George Talbot)

The Mother, 1906 (pastel on paper)
938613 The Mother, 1906 (pastel on paper) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 72 x 52 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Sir Isaac Holden (oil on canvas)
1128581 Sir Isaac Holden (oil on canvas) by Charles, James (1851-1906); 141x110.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
1128555 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Thompson, John Hunter (1808-1890); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; British, out of copyright

Alfred Illingworth (oil on canvas)
1128518 Alfred Illingworth (oil on canvas) by Charles, James (1851-1906); 340x100 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Christopher Awdery looks over theoriginal ticket office at Monkwearmohth Station Museum, Sunderland on 19th June 1998

The interior of the George Stephenson South Street Locomotive Works in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 9th June 1998. The picture show Mike Brown with some of the original equipment

Study of a Mans Head with a Full Beard. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Study of a Mans Head with a Full Beard

Charles Evans Hughes, 1921. Creator: Philip A de Laszlo
Charles Evans Hughes, 1921

James Pollard Espy, 1849. Creator: Thomas Sully
James Pollard Espy, 1849

Iphigenia Wise Ochs, 1930. Creator: Philip A de Laszlo
Iphigenia Wise Ochs, 1930

Portrait of John Keble, 1863. Creator: William Holl
Portrait of John Keble, 1863. Engraved by William Holl, the Younger

Chief Justice John Marshall, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Chief Justice John Marshall, 1833. After Henry Inman

Sir John Herschel, April 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, April 1867

Sir John Herschel, 1875. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, 1875

Sir John Herschel, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, 1867

Protestant celebration at Taize meeting

Orthodox mitre, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Orthodox New Testament, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Muslim praying in Prayer Hall in Amman airport, Amman, Jordan, Middle East

General Sir William Robert Robertson, K. C. B. K. C. V. O. D. S. O. 1917. Creator: Unknown
General Sir William Robert Robertson, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. D.S.O. 1917. Field Marshal William Robert Robertson (1860-1933) British Army officer and Chief of the Imperial General Staff

Field Marshal Earl Haig, G. C. B. 1927. Creator: Unknown
Field Marshal Earl Haig, G.C.B. 1927.Field Marshal Haig (1861-1928), British commander and Field Marshall, commanded the British Expeditionary Force during WWI on the Western Front

Theatre Municipal De La Gaite - Mme. Rejane, role de la Montansier. - La Montansier, 1904. Gabrielle Rejane, (1856-1920) in the role of la Montansier - a play in four acts by GA Caillavet

Bust of a Man, c. 1635-40 (oil on panel)
CGW445505 Bust of a Man, c.1635-40 (oil on panel) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); 18.4x15.2 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; William A

Self Portrait, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
XIR429040 Self Portrait, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 112x79 cm; Konstmuseum, Malmo, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Caroline Franklin Groult, 1923 (oil on canvas)
XOU191492 Caroline Franklin Groult, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

adult, archival, b, black & white, caucasian, eye contact, grey hair, head and shoulders
adult, archival, b, black & white, caucasian, eye contact, grey hair, h, Vintage Black & White, 86480347

Barry Harris, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, Dec 2005. Artist: Brian O Connor
Barry Harris, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, Dec 2005

Marion Montgomery, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Marion Montgomery, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 1987

Frank Rosolino, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Rosolino, London, 1973

Frank Rossalino, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Frank Rossalino, London, 1973

Maleren Theodor Philipsen, 1919. Creator: Peter Hansen
Maleren Theodor Philipsen, 1919

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"Embracing the Wisdom of Grey Hair: A Journey through Time and Experience" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the allure and significance of grey hair, symbolizing not only the passage of time but also wisdom gained. Just as John Calvin, a French theologian during the Protestant Reformation, challenged societal norms with his profound ideas, so too does grey hair challenge our perception of beauty. Italian composer Domenico Cimarosa's portrait from 1785 reminds us that even in youthfulness there can be traces of silver strands, hinting at a maturity beyond years. Meanwhile, a cartoon depicts a senior woman standing on one leg in pain from paraesthesia – an image that serves as a reminder that aging brings both physical challenges and resilience. Henry VII's oil painting captures the regality associated with greying locks while Dorothy Jordan's portrait showcases how age can enhance elegance and grace. William Pitt stands tall in his dark jacket and breeches, embodying authority earned through experience. A miserly man counting his money teaches us that wisdom is not solely measured by wealth but rather by understanding life's true values. Wilhelm Friedmann Bach's portrait highlights how talent transcends generations as he follows in his father Johann Sebastian Bach's footsteps. Two businessmen engrossed in documents remind us that grey hair often accompanies business acumen acquired over time. Galileo Galilei’s engraving immortalizes his groundbreaking scientific discoveries made during old age when he sported distinguished silver tresses. Transporting us to Germany in 1878, we encounter an elderly lady dreaming nostalgically about her wedding day—a poignant reflection on cherished memories woven into every strand of her now-grey hair. Finally, "Bei der Zubringerin" takes us back to 1899 Germany where we meet a broker for domestic servants—an embodiment of sage advice passed down through generations.