Hair Curlers Collection

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Portrait of a man, 1433-35 (fresco)
885679 Portrait of a man, 1433-35 (fresco) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); Baptistery, Castiglione Olona, Italy; (add.info.: by Tommaso Masolino da Panicale)

Sleeping child (oil on canvas)
885773 Sleeping child (oil on canvas) by Schiavoni, Felice (1803-81); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Felice Schiavoni)

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Departure of the young Tobias by Jozef Paelinck, first half of the 19th century, detail (oil)
7242726 Departure of the young Tobias by Jozef Paelinck, first half of the 19th century, detail (oil) by Paelinck, Joseph (1781-1839); Brakel, East Flanders

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Portrait Head of the Young Commodus, c. 175-77 AD (marble)
7252431 Portrait Head of the Young Commodus, c.175-77 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 55.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A White Marble Figure of a Youth, possibly Paris or Ganymede, 1810 (marble)
6436315 A White Marble Figure of a Youth, possibly Paris or Ganymede, 1810 (marble) by Schadow, Rudolf (1786-1822) (attr. to); Height: 125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Evening Papers (engraving)
7178033 The Evening Papers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evening Papers)

A woman is doing the washing up whislt waiting for her hair to curl before a night on the town

European Roller (Coracias Garrulus)
Antique illustration of a European Roller (Coracias Garrulus)

Couple side by side on sofa wearing pink tinted glasses, portrait

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In the world of art and history, they have played a subtle yet significant role in capturing moments frozen in time. From ancient frescoes to modern oil paintings, these small tools have made their mark on various masterpieces. Take, for example, the portrait of a man from 1433-35. As his gaze meets ours, we notice his meticulously curled locks framing his face with elegance and precision. The curls add an air of refinement to this timeless depiction. Moving forward through time, we encounter a sleeping child captured on canvas. While dreams dance in their innocent mind, their hair is gently wrapped around curlers as they slumber peacefully. It's as if even during restful moments, beauty is being crafted. In another artwork from the first half of the 19th century by Jozef Paelinck titled "Departure of the young Tobias, " our attention is drawn to a minute detail: a figure preparing for departure while carefully tending to their curls with delicate hair curlers. This seemingly mundane act adds depth and realism to the scene. Fast-forwarding to more recent times, we find ourselves mesmerized by "A Nymph" painted in 1901. Amidst lush greenery and ethereal surroundings stands a nymph adorned with cascading curls that were surely created using trusty hair curlers. Her coiffed mane enhances her allure and mystique. Even sculptures haven't escaped the influence of these humble tools. In works such as "Portrait Head of Young Commodus" from ancient Rome or "A White Marble Figure of Youth" possibly depicting Paris or Ganymede from 1810, intricate hairstyles are sculpted into marble perfection – each strand lovingly shaped by invisible hands wielding tiny curlers. Beyond art galleries and museums lies everyday life where women patiently wait for their hair to transform before embarking on an evening out. A woman depicted doing her washing up while waiting for her hair to curl evokes a sense of anticipation and preparation.