Hairdo Collection (#93)

Head of Arsinoe III, bronze work in Palazzo Ducale in Mantua Mantova Palazzo Ducale Head Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1939

Anna Bonanno known as "the old vinegar woman"; terracotta bust, in the Regional Gallery of Sicily, Palermo Palermo Regional Gallery of Sicily Bust Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Female figure study: drawing by Jean-Lon Grome, in the Collezione Leonetti, Naples Naples Collezione Leonetti Drawing Realism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Three Graces, detail, marble, Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg Russia Hermitage Museum Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Reliquary bust of a saint, formerly in the Badia di San Salvatore, in Settimo Florence Abbey in Settimo, Badia di San Salvatore Bust, Reliquary Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Study of Male and Female Faces. Drawing by Annibale Carracci, Count Ellesmere Collection in Great Britain Great Britain Scotland, Ellesmere Collection Drawing Classicism of XVII century

Bas-relief of the personification of Agriculture in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Psyche showing her riches to her sisters; tapestry by Francois Boucher made by Beauvais. Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome Rome Palazzo del Quirinale Tapestry Eighteenth Century

Angel candelabra holder; work by Giovanni di Stefano preserved in Siena Cathedral Siena Cathedral Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Statue of Poppaea, in the Museum at Olympia Greece Olympia, Museum Statue Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Bust of Giulia Verdelli in Church of San Vigilio in Siena Siena San Vigilio Church Bust Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Mutilated statue representing Antinoos; work preserved in the Eleusis Museum. Greece Eleusis, Museum Statue Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Bust of Poppea, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Bust Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Archaic statue representing a female figure; work found near Parthenon and currently preserved in the Museum of the Acropolis of Athens

Sculptural group depicting Athena fighting a Giant, in the Acropolis Museum of Athens Greece Athens, Acropolis Museum Sculptural Group Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Vase from Eretria with the marriage of Jupiter. National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Greece National Archaeological Museum, Athens Vase Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Detail of the young face of Ilaria del Carretto; the work is probably by Jacopo della Quercia for her Tomb. Cathedral of San Martino, Lucca

The Rethoric, sculpture by Antonio Rizzo placed in the Giorgio Franchetti Gallery, C d'Oro in Venice Venice C d'Oro Statue Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Head of a page; pen and watercolor drawing by Giambattista Tiepolo in the Sartorio Collection at the Civici Musei di Storia ed Arte in Trieste

Male caricature in eighteenth century dress, drawing by Giambattista Tiepolo preserved in the Sartorio collection of the Civic Museums of History and Art in Trieste

Caricature of a man seen in profile, in eighteenth century dress; drawing by Giambattista Tiepolo, in the Sartorio Collection of the Civici Musei di Storia ed Arte

The image shows the fragment of a copy of the statue of Apollo by Polykleitos: located in the National Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Museum Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte, by Antonio Canova, in the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence Florence Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Three statuettes of an athlete in Polycletian style: works preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statuette Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Female nude seated with reclined head, monochromatic drawing by Antonio Canova preserved in the Museo Civico of Bassano del Grappa Bassano del Grappa Museo Civico Drawing Eighteenth Century

Wooden statue representing a woman carrying offerings: work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statue Twelfth Dynasty, Middle Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Statue of Ouser: work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statue Twenty-sixth Dynasty, Late Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Statue of Tuia, queen of Pallacides, taken from Thebes, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Statue New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Bronze statue representing the Goddess of the Earth, preserved in the National Museum of Bangkok. Thailand Bangkok, National Museum Statue Buddhist Art, India, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D

Hall dedicated to the sculptor Jean Goujon preserved in the Louvre, Paris. Europe Paris, Louvre Museum Sculptural Group High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bather, statuette by Etienne Maurice Falconet, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Statuette Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Maria Adelaide di Savoia like Diana, sculpture by Antoine Coysevox preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Late Baroque, Baroque

Bust-portrait of Sabine Houdon, daughter of the sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon; work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Louvre Museum Bust Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Herm of Augustus, in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Bust Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1939. Date of Artwork:27 a.C

Head of the sleeping Venus, by Antonio Mosca of Padova, in the Castiglioni Collection, Trieste Trieste Bust Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Angel, fragment originating from Rome and attributed to Giotto, conserved in the Abbey of the Church of Saint Peter the Spaniard in Boville Ernica (Frosinone)

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Bust of Ferdinand I ? (Ferrante II or Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Calabria), bronze, Guido Mazzoni (1450-1518), National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples 1935 Mazzoni

Small Christmas creche statues, by Camillo Celebrano, Luigi De Luca, Domenico Antonio Vaccaro and Lorenzo Mosca, in the Leonetti Collection

Apollo, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec.a.C.-IV sec. d.C

Tomb of Ilaria del Carretto, remarkable work attributed to Jacopo della Quercia. Cathedral of San Martino, Lucca. Lucca Cathedral of S.Martino Funerary Monument Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Etruscan cinerary urn of a man, preserved in the National Etruscan Museum, Chiusi. Chiusi Etruscan Museum Statue, Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Detail of the marble Choir by Luca della Robbia with two youths singing preserved in the Cathedral of Florence. Florence Museum of the Works of the Cathedral High Relief Early Renaissance

Bas-relief with an allegorical figure, done by Agostino di Duccio on one of the pilasters in the Chapel of Liberal Arts, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini

Female nude in profile, monochromatic drawing by Antonio Canova preserved in the Museo Civico of Bassano del Grappa Bassano del Grappa Museo Civico Drawing Eighteenth Century

Two nymphs rob Love's quiver, monochromatic drawing by Antonio Canova preserved in the Museo Civico of Bassano del Grappa Bassano del Grappa Museo Civico Drawing Eighteenth Century

Head of Gastone de Foix, work in marble attributed to Tullio Lombardo preserved in the National Museum in Ravenna Ravenna National Museum Head High Renaissance, Renaissance

Two ladies and two gentlemen, drawing attributed to Francesco Guardi, located in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe of the Correr Museum in Venice Venice Correr Museum

Prudence: one of the caryatids of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

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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.