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Makeup Collection (#2)

From the coal mines to the catwalks, it has transformed lives and broken barriers

Background imageMakeup Collection: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s

Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s
NWI4759656 Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.; (add.info.: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy

Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy
3572973 Portrait of the actress Gilda Darthy. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1913 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMakeup Collection: Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis

Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis
3572910 Portrait of the French writer Mme Balkis. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1927 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s

Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s
NWI4956323 Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's fashion lady with a Remington typewriter and one in a gown)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1891

Godey's ladies fashions, 1891
NWI4956193 Godey's ladies fashions, 1891.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1891.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: H'co-a-h'co-a-h'cotes-min, Rabbit Skin Leggings, Flathead warrior of the Nez Perce

H'co-a-h'co-a-h'cotes-min, Rabbit Skin Leggings, Flathead warrior of the Nez Perce
FLO4688628 H'co-a-h'co-a-h'cotes-min, Rabbit Skin Leggings, Flathead warrior of the Nez Perce. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Background imageMakeup Collection: Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780

Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet
FLO4686542 Native of North America, after Cartias, National Library, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Background imageMakeup Collection: Woman with skin rashes and redness caused by the use of make-up (coloured engraving)

Woman with skin rashes and redness caused by the use of make-up (coloured engraving)
8655685 Woman with skin rashes and redness caused by the use of make-up (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Lipstick bathtub

Lipstick bathtub
Julia Ramiro

Background imageMakeup Collection: Indigenes of the islands under the wind (Lesser Antilles), as described by the early explorers of

Indigenes of the islands under the wind (Lesser Antilles), as described by the early explorers of the New World
NWI4853741 Indigenes of the islands under the wind (Lesser Antilles), as described by the early explorers of the New World - Colorized engraving

Background imageMakeup Collection: The Four Bears, Mah-to-Toh-pa, second chief of the Mandan or Numakiki nation

The Four Bears, Mah-to-Toh-pa, second chief of the Mandan or Numakiki nation
FLO4688567 The Four Bears, Mah-to-Toh-pa, second chief of the Mandan or Numakiki nation. In undress, being in mourning, with a few locks of hair cut off

Background imageMakeup Collection: Cover of ' La Baionnette', Satirique en Couleurs, 1919_7_31: War of 14 -18, Feminism anti

Cover of " La Baionnette", Satirique en Couleurs, 1919_7_31: War of 14 -18, Feminism anti, Fashion, Smoking
ICA4934001 Cover of " La Baionnette", Satirique en Couleurs, 1919_7_31: War of 14 -18, Feminism anti, Fashion, Smoking

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies home fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies home fashions, 1880s
NWI4956339 Godey's ladies home fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies home fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 women in Pierrot, Colombine, polichinelle and maid, 1920

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 women in Pierrot, Colombine, polichinelle and maid, 1920
LUX4723326 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 women in Pierrot, Colombine, polichinelle and maid, 1920; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 women in Pierrot, Colombine

Background imageMakeup Collection: clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo)

clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790204 clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: clowns on stage in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Background imageMakeup Collection: Woman pole-squatting, 1932 (b/w photo)

Woman pole-squatting, 1932 (b/w photo)
8626550 Woman pole-squatting, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman taking part in a pole-squatting contest, a craze imported from America)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas)

Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871888 Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); 62.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Antonio Guardi)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)

Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766606 Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956359 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956313 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum
FLO4717956 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, men in long wigs powdered with pomatum. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Background imageMakeup Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic map showing a child disguise in hairy with fake mustache

First World War: France, Patriotic map showing a child disguise in hairy with fake mustache and war cross declaring
LUX4738045 First World War: France, Patriotic map showing a child disguise in hairy with fake mustache and war cross declaring: I am a hairy as dad, 1915

Background imageMakeup Collection: Aleutian from Unalaska Island (Alaska, USA), in fur coat, holding a oar and woman wearing her baby

Aleutian from Unalaska Island (Alaska, USA), in fur coat, holding a oar and woman wearing her baby
FLO4634705 Aleutian from Unalaska Island (Alaska, USA), in fur coat, holding a oar and woman wearing her baby, with their portraits showing the face decorations and nose punctures

Background imageMakeup Collection: War makeup of the Indians of America, Sioux warriors and Pawnee (or Paneassa, Pari)

War makeup of the Indians of America, Sioux warriors and Pawnee (or Paneassa, Pari)
FLO4689555 War makeup of the Indians of America, Sioux warriors and Pawnee (or Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) with a body painted with feather headdresses - Chromolithography extracted from Le Livre des

Background imageMakeup Collection: Portrait of the Italian actress and singer Anna Fougez, postcard

Portrait of the Italian actress and singer Anna Fougez, postcard
3568817 Portrait of the Italian actress and singer Anna Fougez, postcard; (add.info.: Italy 1915-1925 Photographer: S.I.F.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMakeup Collection: Girl putting on lipstick in the mirror (colour litho)

Girl putting on lipstick in the mirror (colour litho)
8672204 Girl putting on lipstick in the mirror (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The would be movie actress. Girl putting on lipstick in the mirror)

Background imageMakeup Collection: I'm putting on my war-paint and getting ready for the fray here (colour litho)

I'm putting on my war-paint and getting ready for the fray here (colour litho)
8656697 I'm putting on my war-paint and getting ready for the fray here (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Sentry at the Horse Guards, Whitehall (colour photo)

Sentry at the Horse Guards, Whitehall (colour photo)
8668600 Sentry at the Horse Guards, Whitehall (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sentry at the Horse Guards, Whitehall)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Golden Blue girl

Golden Blue girl
Debarghya Mukherjee

Background imageMakeup Collection: Dark girl

Dark girl
Debarghya Mukherjee

Background imageMakeup Collection: Harmony

Harmony
Adela Lia Rusu

Background imageMakeup Collection: Beauty Art

Beauty Art
Dmitriy Aychuvakov

Background imageMakeup Collection: San Diego

San Diego
Kurt Klein

Background imageMakeup Collection: The actress Pearl White

The actress Pearl White
3572919 The actress Pearl White by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageMakeup Collection: Couple in Bavarian folk costumes (postcard)

Couple in Bavarian folk costumes (postcard)
7377726 Couple in Bavarian folk costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956312 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s
NWI4956237 Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1890s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956159 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s

Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s
NWI4956101 Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.; (add.info.: Godey's ladies fashions, 1880s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageMakeup Collection: Indian musician - Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak

Indian musician - Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak
FLO4723712 Indian musician - Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak, a bowed instrument with gourd resonators - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Background imageMakeup Collection: Sudanese costumes: wife of Shendi, with her veil, wife Funje of Sennar and a warrior Sheygya

Sudanese costumes: wife of Shendi, with her veil, wife Funje of Sennar and a warrior Sheygya
FLO4635136 Sudanese costumes: wife of Shendi, with her veil, wife Funje of Sennar and a warrior Sheygya. Below is a couple from the Gamamil region, two men from the town of Fazughli and a king

Background imageMakeup Collection: Dance of the Ohlone Indians, with body painted with clay and coal and feather caps

Dance of the Ohlone Indians, with body painted with clay and coal and feather caps
FLO4635705 Dance of the Ohlone Indians, with body painted with clay and coal and feather caps, at the San Jose mission (California, USA)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Psyche. Painting by Prospero Minghetti (1786-1853). Palazzo Ducale - Prefecture

Psyche. Painting by Prospero Minghetti (1786-1853). Palazzo Ducale - Prefecture, Reggio Emilia (Reggio Emilia)
VEN5027133 Psyche. Painting by Prospero Minghetti (1786-1853). Palazzo Ducale - Prefecture, Reggio Emilia (Reggio Emilia).; Palazzo Ducale, Prefettura, Reggio Emilia, Italy; (add.info.: Psyche)

Background imageMakeup Collection: Australian Aborigines with body painted with clay and coal, and with ritual scarifications

Australian Aborigines with body painted with clay and coal, and with ritual scarifications
FLO4635985 Australian Aborigines with body painted with clay and coal, and with ritual scarifications. Lithography for the book

Background imageMakeup Collection: Beauty

Beauty
Owe Emfestav

Background imageMakeup Collection: Japanese girl painting her lips, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Japanese girl painting her lips, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Japanese girl painting her lips, 1864. Engraving of a sketch...by Mr. C. Wirgman, our special artist...[of] a young girl painting her face after the usual daily bath

Background imageMakeup Collection: Color POPS

Color POPS
Avishek Das

Background imageMakeup Collection: CRISTINA

CRISTINA
Mihai Bogdan R




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From the coal mines to the catwalks, it has transformed lives and broken barriers. Welsh professional wrestler Adrian Street, pictured with his coal miner father, reminds us that beauty knows no bounds. At the France Aerospace Show, even in a world of technology and innovation, makeup remains an art form cherished by all. Witness a French lady getting ready in her boudoir, as she prepares to conquer the night with her flawless look. In every era, it has been a symbol of self-expression. In April 1983 during the punk movement, young women embraced bold colors and unconventional styles to challenge societal norms. Olive Borden's reflection in the mirror captures a timeless moment of femininity as she applies lipstick with grace. Travel back to 1950s USA through an Arrow Magazine Advert detail where glamour was celebrated like never before. The British Record Industry Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel showcases how makeup enhances not only appearances but also confidence on grand stages. But beyond glitz and glamor lies empowerment - Adrian Street's presence once again reminds us that true strength can be found beneath layers of foundation or eyeshadow. And let's not forget about fun. Picture No. 11071352 takes us into a playful world where strip tease card games bring laughter and excitement behind closed doors. Makeup is more than just products; it is an expression of individuality and creativity that transcends time and borders.