Moustachioed Collection

Self-portrait of Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856 - 1931) in Arabic costume, c
1275378 Self-portrait of Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856 - 1931) in Arabic costume, c.1890 (sepia photo). by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Charles Walston, before 1937 (oil on canvas)
5938127 Sir Charles Walston, before 1937 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 92.7x72.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Portrait of the artist, before 1686 (black and red chalk on paper)
5938285 Portrait of the artist, before 1686 (black and red chalk on paper) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 19x14 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

A group of volunteers in the North West Mounted Police, Montreal, Canada. (Sepia photo)
829490 A group of volunteers in the North West Mounted Police, Montreal, Canada. (Sepia photo) by Notman, William (1826-1891) (after); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Canadian

Portrait of J. M. Barrie, 1892 (Photo)
3666764 Portrait of J.M.Barrie, 1892 (Photo) by Hollyer, Frederick (1837-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937), was a Scottish author and dramatist

US Military WW1 Recruitment Campaign "Destroy this Mad Brute - Enlist"pub
5902910 US Military WW1 Recruitment Campaign " Destroy this Mad Brute - Enlist" pub. 1917 (colour lithograph) by Hopps, Harry R

Study for the head of a young Arab, 1860-62 (oil on canvas)
5938058 Study for the head of a young Arab, 1860-62 (oil on canvas) by Pils, Isidore (1813-75); 33x24 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Mustachioed man seated, drinking in a bar with two other men in hats (graphite on paper)
423964 Mustachioed man seated, drinking in a bar with two other men in hats (graphite on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 15.3x9.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

C19 BILLIARD PLAYER
A moustachioed chap prepares to play a shot. Date: 19th century

Immediate and Important by Bairnsfather
Immediate and Important Never has Private Smiths face felt so large and smooth as when he hands his Captain the following message at what he feels is an unsuitable moment. " The G.O.C

Large open-top roadster car
A moustachioed driver in his large open-top roofed roadster with highly polished metallic bodywork and large rear seating section

Country Gent & Lady
A moustachioed country gentleman and younger lady (his daughter?) in white dress and boater stand close to a thatch-roofed grotto and a childs hobby-horse

Butcher & Customers
A moustachioed butcher in a red striped shirt serves three rather unattractive ladies who crowd around the cuts of meat

A Man about to Sneeze
A man with a magnificent moustache about to sneeze into a hanky

Office Worker
A man with a rather lavish moustache sits at his desk with his cheque book open

Fr. Soldier / Photo
Oval portrait of a magnificently moustachioed French soldier of the 11th Regiment of Artillery surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a battle scene

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"Moustachioed: A Glimpse into the Timeless Elegance of Facial Hair" Step back in time and explore the captivating world individuals through a collection of intriguing portraits. Sir Charles Walston, depicted before 1937 on an oil canvas, exudes sophistication with his meticulously groomed facial hair that adds an air of authority to his presence. In another masterpiece, a portrait of the artist captured before 1686 showcases the timeless allure of black and red chalk on paper. The intricate details highlight not only the artist's skill but also his proud display of a well-maintained moustache, symbolizing creativity and individuality. J. M. Barrie, immortalized in sepia photographs from both 1892 and c1890, proudly flaunts his distinguished upper lip adornment. As we gaze upon these images, we are transported to a bygone era where such facial hair was considered fashionable and added character to one's appearance. Moving away from individual portraits, we encounter a group photograph capturing volunteers in the North West Mounted Police in Montreal during Canada's early years. Amongst their ranks stand men sporting impressive moustaches that reflect their commitment to duty and honor. Delving deeper into history, we discover a cabinet card featuring a tattooed man from around 1899. His bold ink designs harmoniously coexist with his carefully styled moustache - an embodiment of rebellion coupled with refined masculinity. Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden presents himself as Jesus Christ in yet another self-portrait dating back to the late 19th century. Here he combines religious symbolism with personal expression through his distinctive facial hair choice – showcasing how even within sacred contexts, moustaches can convey unique identities. The US Military WW1 Recruitment Campaign poster "Destroy this Mad Brute - Enlist" further emphasizes how facial hair played its part during wartime propaganda efforts.