Beard Collection (page 8)

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

GEORGES MELIES (1861-1938). Depicted on French postage stamp with a scene from his 1902 film A Trip to the Moon ( Le voyage dans la lune )

SAINT JOHN. Writing his gospel. Dabra Maryam manuscript. Ethiopia. c1360-80

Black and white Bagot goat grazing. Cotswold Farm Park, UK
MAB-759 Black and white Bagot goat grazing Cotswold Farm Park, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Painting of a Turkish man - Constantinople. Once a man had taken pilgrimage to Mecca, he always wore a beard and was forthwith known as Haji (followed by his name) to denote this fact

Pals - National Archetypes
The national archtypes of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, represented by an Irishman in green holding a shillelagh, a Scotsman with ginger beard and a kilt

Match of Bowls at Crystal Palace, London, 1901
Illustration showing a match of bowls at the Crystal Palace in London during June 1901. The players shown are (from left to right) Dr. W.G. Grace (large beard), Mr. John Young (Australia), Mr. J.W

Thos Cranmer / Lambeth Pal
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury

Violin Maker 1930S
86-year-old Karl Grundhabber, Germanys oldest violin maker in the 1930s, who claimed that he was a descendent of the legendary violin maker Antonius Stradivarius

Egyptian Orthodox Coptic priest, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

A miserly man counting his money
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Colonel Festing aged 41
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886) of the Royal Marine Artillery, aged 41. He distinguished himself in the heroic rescue of the body of Lieut

Portrait of an elderly man playing the sitar, India

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

John of Gaunt / Oval Eng
JOHN OF GAUNT Duke of Lancaster Fourth son of Edward III and brother of the Black Prince

Demosthenes / Dean / Bust
DEMOSTHENES Bust of the Greek orator and statesman

Costume / Men / Saxon Chief
A Saxon warrior chief, fully equipped for battle in helmet and body armour, and carrying a long spear

Pyotr Arkady Stolypin
PYOTR ARKADYEVICH STOLYPIN Russian prime minister from 1906 to 1911; he was assassinated

Rimsky-Korsakov / Postcard
NIKOLAY ANDREYEVICH RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian composer in later life

Sir Wh Preece / Russell 06
SIR WILLIAM HENRY PREECE British electrical engineer

Heraclitus / Silvestro
HERACLITUS Greek philosopher: portrait bust

Hesiod / Thevet / 1584
HESIOD Greek poet: portrait bust

Richard Burton / Leighton1
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Gail Borden / Colour
GAIL BORDEN American inventor of condensed foodstuffs

Saint Ambrose Thevet
SAINT AMBROSE Bishop of Milan

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

Tchaikovsky / Cig Card
PYOTR ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer

Es Talbot / Vfair 1904
EDWARD STUART TALBOT Bishop of (in turn) Rochester, Southwark and Winchester

Successful Money Lender
A successful money lender caresses his bulging money bags. Coins lie scattered across the table. A freshly drawn up loan contract is at his elbow

Edward Bernstein
EDWARD BERNSTEIN German Social Democrat. Chief exponent of revisionism and reformism for over 25 years

Bearded Man C1870
A Victorian gentleman with a splendid beard

Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, Scottish musician
Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, Scottish composer, conductor, violinist and music teacher. He wrote oratorios, violin and piano pieces, Scottish folk music, and works for the theatre

Henri IV of France
HENRI IV, King of France and Navarre

William Booth / Empire
GENERAL WILLIAM BOOTH English religious leader and founder of Salvation Army Photographed circa 1911

William Morris / Photo
WILLIAM MORRIS English poet and artist

Chaucer / Old England / Col
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet

Hippocrates / Chapman / Col
HIPPOCRATES Greek medical

Giuseppe Verdi / Photo
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian composer

Epicurus / Virtus Mihi
EPICURUS Greek philosopher: the Latin inscription reads " Virtue is my only pleasure"

Don Quixote relives his past glories
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title relives his past glories, surrounded by objects from his travels. To dream the impossible dream

MORRIS (1834 - 1896)
WILLIAM MORRIS writer, artist, designer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1840 - 1893, also known as Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. Russian composer of the romantic period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Empedocles of Akragas, Greek philosopher
Empedocles of Akragas (fl. 444-443 BC), Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher, doctor, statesman and priest, best known for originating the cosmogonic theory of the four classical elements

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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.