Shorn Collection

Women weaving on a vertical loom
3480166 Women weaving on a vertical loom; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women winding and weaving wool on a vertical loom. The sheep from which the wool has been shorn are shown on the right)

WW1 Oath of Allegiance - Women's Battalion of Death, Russia
Oath of Allegiance taken in Moscow by members of the famous Battalion of Death, composed entirely of Russian women and led by Madame Botchkareva - June 1917

Sheepshearing Beneath a Tree, c. 1854 (conte crayon with pen and brown ink
5643033 Sheepshearing Beneath a Tree, c.1854 (contecrayon with pen and brown ink and gouache on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 29.5 x 22.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Delilah, illustration from Women of the Bible
IL281094 Delilah, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fraulein von Poremski and her cropped hair, 1928
Fraulein von Poremski, a noted Berlin dancer, with a severe, cropped hairstyle. The Graphic magazine in which this photograph features comments

A shepherd and his flock (oil on canvas)
NUL385949 A shepherd and his flock (oil on canvas) by Jacques, Charles Emile (1813-94); 67.5x99.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ceowulf, King of Northumbria, being forcibly shorn AD731, 1920s (litho)
833012 Ceowulf, King of Northumbria, being forcibly shorn AD731, 1920s (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tempering the water to the shorn lamb, the new waterside geyser for the holidays (litho)
1090727 Tempering the water to the shorn lamb, the new waterside geyser for the holidays (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man shearing wool off sheep, farmhouse and shepherd tending animals in background

Shorn, grey sheep in a field, looking at camera

Suffolk Shearling ewe breed of sheep
A Suffolk Shearling ewe Date: 19th century

2657598; out of copyright

Landscape with a ruined tower: june, Jan van de Velde (II), 1608 - 1618

Feeding the sheep - July 1944
Farmer with a sack of feed surrounded by a flock of sheep. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23348

Wire Fox Terrier (Canis familiaris) standing, looking up, side view

Seated Wire Fox Terrier (Canis familiaris) leaning backwards, looking up

Two lambs (Ovis aries), one lying down and the other standing up

Domestic Sheep, Norfolk Horn ewe, recently shorn, standing amongst thistles in rough pasture, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, The Lows, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, six ewes, recently shorn, standing in pasture, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, ewe, recently shorn, close-up of head, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Alpaca (Lama pacos) adult, with clipped coat, standing

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"Shorn: Unveiling the Stories of Transformation and Sacrifice" In the depths of history, an oath was taken during World War I, as women bravely pledged their allegiance to a cause greater than themselves. The Women's Battalion of Death in Russia stood strong, their shorn heads symbolizing unity and resilience. Underneath a majestic tree in 1854, sheepshearing took place with delicate strokes of conte crayon and pen. A scene captured on paper, showcasing the artistry behind this ancient craft that has connected humans to nature for centuries. Delilah's infamous act reverberates through time as an illustration from "Women of the Bible. " Her cunning hands skillfully sheared Samson's locks, unraveling his strength but revealing her own power. In 1928, Fraulein von Poremski defied societal norms by cropping her hair short. With each snip of the scissors came liberation and defiance against traditional expectations placed upon women. A shepherd tends to his flock with love and care on a canvas painted with oils. The sheep trustingly submit to being shorn year after year, providing warmth while embracing change. Centuries ago in AD731, Ceowulf - King of Northumbria - faced forced shearing as a symbolic act marking his submission. This lithograph captures a moment frozen in time when power dynamics shifted dramatically. Tempering water for the shorn lamb became an act of compassion during holidays depicted in lithographs. A geyser emerged at waterside destinations offering solace and rejuvenation for those who had experienced loss or transformation. The Suffolk Shearling ewe breed stands proud amidst rolling hills; its wool coveted for its quality and versatility throughout generations. These resilient creatures embody endurance despite being shorn repeatedly over time. "The House That Jack Built, " penned by Minnie Asprey tells tales interwoven with sacrifice and triumphs where characters shed their old selves to build anew.