Beard Collection

Design staff of W G Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey
Design staff of W.G. Tarrant of Byfleet, Surrey, in March 1918. W.G. Tarrant is the man with the beard in the centre of the back row

SIBERIA: SHAMAN. A shaman of the Tungus people of Siberia, with antlers and ritual drum. Copper engraving, Dutch, 1705, after a drawing by Nicolaes Witsen

Russia, Moscow, painting of Lenin in front of Kremlin
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884-1939), Lenin (1870-1924) in front of the Kremlin, 1924

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875, by Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). French Impressionist painter. Eug?¨ne Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). Roman emperor. Roman bust. Marble. From Kandilli, Lamunia (Bozhoyuk). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer
Greek Art. Hellenistic. Boxer of Quirinal or the Terme Boxer. Bronze sculpture of the Hellenistic period (1st century B.C.). Boxer sitting at rest, with metal and leather dressings used for combat

MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Originally Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photograph, c1963

Jesus Healing The Sick
Colorized print shows Jesus as he heals a sick child held in the arms of a woman as others, in varying degrees of distress, await their turn

Anthony Trollope
ANTHONY TROLLOPE English novelist in old age Date: 1815 - 1882

Abraham Lincoln
Portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Digitally colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Moses / Millais / Hands Up
MOSES Hebrew prophet and lawgiver watches the Israelites defeat the Amalekites, his arms held up by Aaron and Hur to ensure success

Bearded Dragon
Bearded dragon (pogona vitticeps) with head raised showing yellow-tinged spiny beard dry rocky ground in the Flinders Ranges

Hannibal / Naples Bust
HANNIBAL Carthaginian general, famous for his crossing of the Alps

Friedrich Engels & Marx
FRIEDRICH ENGELS German political theorist working on Das Kapital with Marx Date: 1820 - 1895

Grigori Rasputin in 1912
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian mystic and court favourite in 1912

HENRY WRIOTHESLEY (1573-1624). 3rd Earl of Southampton in the Tower of London. Oil painting by John de Critz, 1603

Grigori Rasputin in 1908
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian mystic and court favourite in 1908

Santa Claus at the Beach
Santa relaxing on an Australian beach with his feet up

Self Portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci, 1452 to 1519, an Italian genius, painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist

Simeon in the Temple, c. 1668-1669, by Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Simeon in the Temple, c.1668-1669. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo) (1040-1095). King of Hungary between 1077-1095. Portrait by Ignac Roskovics (1854-1916). Hungarian National Gallery. Budapest. Hungary

Illustration of four priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant and crossing the River Jordan

General Ulysses S. Grant amid his service during The American Civil War

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne, Sussex. The Emperor of Abyssinia keeping in touch with the news of the day at Eastbourne. 18 July 1938

LEEs SURRENDER 1865. Peace in Union. The surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, 9 April 1865. Reproduction of a painting by Thomas Nast

King Francis I of France
Francis I of France (1494-1547). King of France. Portrait by Jean Clouet. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

VAN GOGH: SELF PORTRAIT. Oil on canvas, Vincent van Gogh, 1889

Dog - Griffon Bruxellois / Brussels Griffon / Griffon Belge
LA-7164 Dog - Griffon Bruxellois / Brussels Griffon / Griffon Belge Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Anthony Trollope / Century
ANTHONY TROLLOPE English novelist

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician. Seen here in profile, playing a grand piano

Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist
Nasreddin or Nasreddin Hodja or Mullah Nasreddin Hooja or Mullah Nasruddin (1208-1284) was a Seljuq satirist, born in Hortu Village in Sivrihisar, Eskisehir Province, Turkey

Black John of Tetcott, James Northcote (1746-1831)
Oil on canvas, English School. In 1784 Northcote painted the portrait of John Arscott (1718-1788) of Tetcott, Devon, and it is probable that he painted this portrait of Black John of Tetcott at same

John Knox (1514-1572). Engraving. Colored
John Knox (1514-1572). Scottish priest, leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. Engraving by H. Hondins The Young. The Universal History, 1885. Colored

Sir Ernest Shackleton and others, Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton and three members of a polar exploration party, photographed within 111 miles of the South Pole in 1907-9 on board the Nimrod

LUDWIG BOLTZMANN (1844-1906). Austrian physicist

The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902
DELMONICOs RESTAURANT. The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902

WALT WHITMAN (1819-1892). American poet. Photographed in 1881

THOMAS NAST: SANTA CLAUS. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Engraving by Thomas Nast

BERNHARD RIEMANN (1826-1866). George Friedrich Bernhard Riemann. German mathematician. Reproduction of a 19th century engraving

NED KELLY/BUSHRANGER/C19
Portrait photograph of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, taken the day before his hanging at the age of 24. Date: 1880

Vintage Bentley Speed 6 at Locquirec, Brittany, France
Vintage Bentley Speed 6 (6.5 litre) with driver at the wheel in Locquirec, Brittany, north-west France. Date: circa 1960s

Portrait of Zoroaster (6th century BC)
Zoroaster (6th century BC). Founder of the Zoroastrianism. Portrait at the Atashkadeh Fire Temple. Yazd. Iran

SIR ROGER CASEMENT (1864-1916). Irish revolutionary patriot. Oil on canvas by Sarah H. Purser

Wire-haired Miniature Dachshund (Canis familiaris) showing strong, prominent eyebrows and distinctive beard, front view

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

Leo Tolstoy and Ilya Repin
Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930), Russian painter of the Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers) artistic school with, Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), (left), at the writers house in 1907. Date: 1907

Originally Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader
MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Originally Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader

NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST (1821-1877). American army officer. Photographed c1864

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"The Timeless Symbol of Power and Wisdom: The Beard" Throughout history, the beard has been a prominent feature that symbolizes various qualities such as strength, wisdom, and leadership. From ancient times to modern days, notable figures have sported beards that have become iconic representations of their character. Take a glimpse into the past with the bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. His majestic beard reflects his authority and intellectual prowess, reminding us of his influential reign during the second century AD. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Boxer of Quirinal or Terme Boxer statue. Despite its battered appearance, this masterpiece showcases an impressive facial hair style worn by athletes in ancient Rome - a testament to their resilience and determination. In religious artistry, Jesus Healing The Sick portrays Christ's compassionate nature while sporting a humble yet dignified beard. This depiction emphasizes his divine power combined with human empathy. Shifting gears to more recent history, Malcolm X emerges as an emblematic figure known for his activism and advocacy for civil rights. His full beard exudes confidence and defiance against societal norms - a visual representation of his unwavering commitment towards justice. Not limited to humans alone, even animals like the Bearded Dragon possess distinctive features that resemble facial hair patterns found on men. These reptiles showcase nature's creativity in bestowing unique attributes upon different species. The painting Moses by Millais captures another captivating moment where hands are raised in awe-inspiring reverence. Moses' flowing white beard signifies age-old wisdom as he leads his people through trials toward liberation from oppression. Grigori Rasputin's enigmatic persona is accentuated by his long untamed beard which adds an air of mystery surrounding him during Russia's tumultuous era at the turn of the 20th century. General Ulysses S. Grant stands tall amidst The American Civil War with an authoritative presence emphasized by his distinguished facial hair style – reflecting his resolute leadership and strategic brilliance.