Hairdo Collection

Bust of a Roman girl, preserved in the National Museum of Rome, at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Head Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Caroline Bonaparte; bust by Antonio Canova, in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples Naples Museum of Capodimonte Bust Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century, (1904). Artists: Unknown, Janet
Portrait - Mary, Queen of Scots, c16th century (1904). Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart[3] or Mary I of Scotland

Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828. Creator: Unknown
Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828

Portrait of a young woman dressed as an Indian dancer, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Girl near a bronze statue of the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the two Riace Bronze Statues: Warrior B. Bronze statue, temporarily exposed at the National Arcaheological Museum of Florence

"Japan" album: Young Japanese women eat rice during lunch Japan. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

Portrait of the writer, Pia Rimini Trieste. Date of Photograph:1929 ca

Portrait of a young japanese woman in traditional clothes. The young woman is playing the koto kneeling on the ground; on her right a stove, on which a kettle, a tea pot and a cup are placed

Portrait of a young japanese woman putting on her make-up Japan. Date of Photograph:1865-1870

Crouching Venus, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Head of Hermes, called Antinoos by Belvedere: Pius-Clementine Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Pius Clementine Museum Head Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Head of Hermes, called Antinoos by Belvedere: Pius-Clementine Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Pius Clementine Museum Head Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Mme. Larina, from the opera Eugene Onegin by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (1840-93)
XJL158459 Mme. Larina, from the opera Eugene Onegin by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (1840-93) (gouache on paper) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4686732 Girl with a Pearl Earring, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 44.5--39 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Girl with a Pearl Earring)

Feminine head, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence
3565876 Feminine head, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe

Study of a Womans Head, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Study of a Womans Head, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Girl, teenager, serious

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

Ridiculous taste or the ladies absurdity, 1771. Private Collection

Woman in giant pouf hairstyle, era of Marie Antoinette
5893551 Woman in giant pouf hairstyle, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in giant pouf hairstyle, era of Marie Antoinette)

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a red medieval costume, 1900
3666039 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a red medieval costume, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt)
7340109 Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour)
7342115 Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour) by Herschel, Maria Sophia (1839-1929); 15.3x11.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778
5856315 The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778.; (add.info.: The famous hairstyle inspired by the Belle Poule)

Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet
5856339 Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers, and woman with hedgehog hairstyle and lazy-woman bonnet.; (add.info.: Woman in English-ingenue headdress with feathers)

North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving)
6947879 North America Red skin Indian, 1861 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: North America Red skin Indian. Human races)

The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print)
1000962 The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

Model in Pescasseroli costume
3570800 Model in Pescasseroli costume by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Model in Pescasseroli costume Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of a couple, carte de visite
3560939 Portrait of a couple, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard
JAB5037391 Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard; (add.info.: Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Four Young Women Drinking The - Tea Drinking - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979895 Four Young Women Drinking The - Tea Drinking - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Four Young Women Drinking The - Tea Drinking - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979745 Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info)

Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979731 Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand)

Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979730 Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere)

Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979714 Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger
FLO4974721 Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Reconstitution of the temptation of the hermit: a naked woman and an old man seeking to repel the temptation of the sin
JEB4831608 Reconstitution of the temptation of the hermit: a naked woman and an old man seeking to repel the temptation of the sin of flesh around 1895 Anonymous photography; (add.info)

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer
NWI4928727 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4860161 Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants)

Portrait of woman with flower bouquet. Fashion years 1910. Photography around 1914
IMB4939599 Portrait of woman with flower bouquet. Fashion years 1910. Photography around 1914; (add.info.: Portrait of woman with flower bouquet. Fashion years 1910)

Couple flirting at the game of string. photography 1915
IMB4939578 Couple flirting at the game of string. photography 1915.; (add.info.: Couple flirting at the game of string. photography 1915.); © Imagebroker.

Cupid woman with a rifle and a target whose center is shaped like a heart. Red tone photography, 1915
IMB4933509 Cupid woman with a rifle and a target whose center is shaped like a heart. Red tone photography, 1915; (add.info)

Two Indians of the Snake Tribe in Oregon (USA), circa 1800 - Snake tribe men in Oregon
NWI4898795 Two Indians of the Snake Tribe in Oregon (USA), circa 1800 - Snake tribe men in Oregon, 1800s - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration); (add.info)

Portrait of an obese woman, dressed in a pleated dress with ruffles, she wears ribbons in her hair and boots
IMB4931691 Portrait of an obese woman, dressed in a pleated dress with ruffles, she wears ribbons in her hair and boots. 1915 approximately Historical photo, obese woman, ca

Prince Georges Frederick of Waldeck 1620-1692 - German field-marechal and a Dutch general - 17th century engraving
XEE5033253 Prince Georges Frederick of Waldeck 1620-1692 - German field-marechal and a Dutch general - 17th century engraving - Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck - Grand Master of the Order of Saint

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In this captivating portrait, a serious teenage girl can be seen engrossed in her reading. Her hairdo, reminiscent of the 16th century style worn by Mary, Queen of Scots, adds an air of elegance to her appearance. The intricate chignon at the back of her head is beautifully adorned with delicate accessories that reflect the ridiculous taste and absurdity often associated with ladies' fashion during the reigns of Charles I and II, as well as James II. The artist has skillfully captured every detail of this girl's hairdo, showcasing its timeless beauty. The carefully arranged curls frame her face delicately, enhancing her youthful features while exuding a sense of sophistication, and is evident that great care was taken in creating this elaborate hairstyle - from the Hochst Group-inspired ornaments to the meticulous placement of each strand. As we admire this enchanting image further, it becomes clear that hairstyles have always been a powerful form of self-expression for women throughout history. From Mme. Larina's elegant updo in Eugene Onegin to Sibilla's striking portrayal with cascading locks falling gracefully over one shoulder – each hairstyle tells a unique story. Even though times may change and fashion evolves, one thing remains constant: hairdos hold an undeniable allure that transcends generations. Whether it be through historical paintings or modern advertisements like Emile's enticing offer for beautiful locks – women continue to find ways to express their individuality through their choice of hairstyles. This mesmerizing portrait captures not only a young girl lost in literature but also showcases how hairstyles have played an integral role in defining femininity throughout centuries. From regal queens to everyday teenagers like our subject here – they are more than just mere arrangements; they are symbols reflecting personal style and cultural trends alike.