Hairdo Collection (#88)

Bust of Laura Frangipani, by Andrea Bolgi, in the Church of San Francesco a Ripa, Rome Rome Church of San Francesco a Ripa Bust Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Study of a group of figures, drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Bas-relief depicting the zodiac sign of Virgo in the Chapel of Planets in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, Chapel of Planets Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance

Statue of Antinoos resembling the Roman god Vertunno preserved, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums

Detail of the Venus Capitolina. Roman copy of the Greek original preserved in the Capitolino Museum, Rome. Rome Capitolian Museum. Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of the Nile decorating Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome Rome Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Faun, detail. Roman copy of a sculpture by the school of Prassiteles, Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of a girl, found on the Esquiline Hill and preserved in the Capitoline Museums in Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Girl sitting, statue found out in 1879 on the Equilino Hill and now exhibited at the Capitoline Musem, Rome. Rome Capitoline Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of a Roman personage dating to the Late Imperial period, preserved in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Relief slab depicting the sleeping shepherd Endymion, preserved in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Stone Tablet, Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of the goddess Diana Triformis, preserved in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Diana the huntress, Roman copy of a Greek original, in the Capitoline Museum, Rome. Rome Capitoline Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Marble statue of the goddess Diana and a dog, preserved in the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Bronze statue of Camillus, preserved in the Hall of the Triumphs of the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Triumphs Statue Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Statue of an athlete by Lysippus, preserved in Palazzo dei Conservatori at the Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums, Palazzo dei Conservatori Statue Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece

Statue of Apollo preserved in the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Statue of Amozon raising her arm, Roman copy of an original Greek statue, in the Capitoline Museum, Rome. Rome Capitoline Museum, hall Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of an Amazon preserved in the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, great hall Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Statue of Agrippina the Younger and Nero as a boy, preserved in the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum Statue Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Side view of the statue of Helen, wife of the emperor Constantine, portrayed in a seated position, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum

Marble bust of Manlia Scantilla, exhibited at the Capitoline Museum, Emperors Room, in Rome. Rome Capitoline Museum, Emperors Room Bust Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bust of Vibia Sabina, Roman empress, wife of Hadrian, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Hadrianic Period

Bust of Poppea, Roman empress, wife of Nero, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Flavian Period, Imperial Period

Bust of the Roman triumvir Pompey "the Great, " preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Republican Period

Bust of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, preserved in the Hall of the Philosophers at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Philosophers Bust Roman Art

Busts of the emperors Pertinax and Didius Julianus preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Antonine Period

Bust of Periander, the tyrant of Corinth, as well as one of the Seven Sages, preserved in the Hall of the Philosophers at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum

Bust of the emperor Otho preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Bust of the emperor Hostilianus preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bust of Omero with head covered by a veil conserved in the Hall of Philosophers of the Capitolino Museum in Rome Rome Capitolino Museum, Hall of Philosophers Bust Roman Art, Europe

Bust of Homer preserved in the Hall of the Philosophers at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Philosophers Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bust of Emperor Pescennio Nigro conserved in the Emperors Hall in the Capitolino Museum in Rome Rome Bust Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bust of the emperor Nerva preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Bust of the emperor Nero, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bust of Messalina, third wife of the emperor Claudius, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Julio-Claudian Period

Bust of Matidia, niece of the emperor Trajan, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Trajanic Period, Imperial Period

Bust of the emperor Maximin the Thracian, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Severan Period, Imperial Period

Bust of the emperor Marcus Aurelius as a boy, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Antonine Period, Imperial Period

Bust of Marcellus, nephew of Octavian Augustus, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Augustan Period

Bust of Julia Mamaea, the mother of the emperor Severus Alexander, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum

Bust of Lucilla, wife of the emperor Lucius Verus, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Antonine Period

Bust of Hippocrates, preserved in the great hall of the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, great hall Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Bust of the Roman emperor Gordian III preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Severan Period, Imperial Period

Bust of the Roman emperor Gordian I, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bust of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bust of Julia Domna, wife of the emperor Septimius Severus, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors at the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum, Hall of the Emperors Bust Severan Period

Bust of Julia Maesa, grandmother of the emperors Elagabalus and Severus Alexander, preserved in the Hall of the Emperors of the Capitoline Museum, Rome Rome Capitoline Museum

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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.