Coiffure Collection (page 14)

Giovanna I (1326-82) Queen of Naples, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR188824 Giovanna I (1326-82) Queen of Naples, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Gras, Amedee (b.1805); 64x53 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: copy of an original in Aix; ); French

Portrait of Louise-Francoise de Bourbon (1673-1743) late 17th century (oil on canvas)
XIR172476 Portrait of Louise-Francoise de Bourbon (1673-1743) late 17th century (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Agen

Half length portrait of a woman (w / c and ink on paper)
XIR172420 Half length portrait of a woman (w/c and ink on paper) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); 25x18 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Harriet Smithson (1800-54) (oil on canvas)
XIR159210 Portrait of Harriet Smithson (1800-54) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: tragedienne irlandaise)

Young man wearing a leather jacket in front of an open staircase, portrait of a young rocker

Young man by the sea

Glamorous woman in evening dress showing legs, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman holding sheet of paper, pointing, (B&W), portrait

Teenage girl (14-15) posing, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman with pompadour making face in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman gesturing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young woman holding books, (B&W), portrait

WOMENs FASHION, 1868. Bridal Dresses and Coiffures. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1868

HEADS OF THE FAIR SEX. HAIR, WOMAN, ENGRAVING 1876, haircut, hair dressing, coiffure, beauty, fashion, hairstyle, hairdo, lady

Circular roll hairstyle 1940s
During the 1940s, elaborate hair was in. Due to the rationing during World War II, most women chose lovely hairstyles over new dresses

Fashionable Hairdo or the Triumph of Liberty. French cartoon, c1781, referring to the the American War of Independence
TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY. c1781. Fashionable Hairdo or the Triumph of Liberty. French cartoon, c1781, referring to the the American War of Independence and to the extremes of womens fashion in France

TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY. c1781. Fashionable Hairdo or the Triumph of Liberty. French cartoon, c1781, referring to the the American War of Independence and to the extremes of womens fashion in France

Madagascar - St Mary Island - Lady in finest clothes
A Madagascan lady in her Sunday best bonnet - St. Mary Island, Madagascar. Date: 1913

Mikhail Lomonosov, Russian scientist
A reproduction of a portrait of Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov

Art Nouveau postcard - Salomko
Fantastic stylised Art Nouveau postcard design by Sergei de Salomko (1859 - 1926) featuring a woman in the guise of an ancient queen, complete with crown and exotic platted and bejewellery hair

Fashions for February, 1844
Engraving of two women modelling The Illustrated London News idea of Fashion for February 1844. The full caption reads as follows: No.1

Woman of Augsburg
A young woman of Augsburg : note her elaborate coiffure !

Hair, Hats & Canezous
Front & back views of: Apollo knot coiffure adorned with an arrow; a wide brimmed bonnet with plumes & decorative detailing under the brim & a lace canezou (cape style)

Extravagant Styles
Coiffeurs at work on an extravagant hair style : a contemporary satire on the fashionable excesses of the late 18th century

Camargo Dancing
Marianne de Camargo, Belgian ballerina, is not only a remarkably talented dancer but also a notable innovator in style, techniques, costume and coiffure

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"Coiffure: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world at Chez Auguste on Old Compton Street, Soho. Witness a girl, a serious teenager, entrusting her locks to the skilled hands of a metier-coiffeur-hair artist. Travel back in time with an advert for Universal hair extensions from 1915, showcasing the evolution of hair fashion. Marvel at "These Ladies in the Refectory, " captured in oil on cardboard in 1893-94, reflecting both their impeccable style and societal norms. Delve into history as we explore "Ridiculous taste or the ladies absurdity" from 1771 - a satirical commentary on extravagant hairstyles that defied logic. Even during WW1, humor found its way through a cartoon depicting a haircut in 1916. Embrace elegance with an advertisement for Emile Coiffure hairdressing; their name synonymous with sophistication and innovation. Discover how even our furry friends were not exempt from fashionable grooming trends as seen in "Fashions for Humans and Greyhounds. " Experience luxury through an advertisement promoting extensions made from finest quality human hair dating back to 1910 - proving that beauty knows no bounds when it comes to enhancing one's mane. Finally, immerse yourself in high fashion with stunning hairstyles from 1912 that pushed boundaries and set new trends. Coiffure is more than just hairstyling; it encapsulates artistry, self-expression, and cultural shifts throughout history. Join us on this captivating journey where every strand tells its own story.