Clean Shaven Collection

St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). Artist: Ary Scheffer
St Augustine with his mother St Monica, 1855 (1926). From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

The Genre Painting (image 3 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 3 of 28), 1710

The Genre Painting (image 26 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 26 of 28), 1710

The Genre Painting (image 24 of 28), 1710. Creator: Unknown
The Genre Painting (image 24 of 28), 1710

Portrait of an Historian, c.1730. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an Historian, c.1730

Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183102 Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Plate 273. Base-ball; Pitching, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950028 Plate 273. Base-ball; Pitching, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.6x29.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Relief panel of king and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597306 Relief panel of king and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x233.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Francois Fenelon, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres
661056 FranAzois Fenelon, from Portraits des grands hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597307 Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x242.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Thomas Paul Sandby (oil on canvas)
3744256 Thomas Paul Sandby (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76.2x63.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1470 (oil on wood)
3614110 Portrait of a Young Man, c.1470 (oil on wood) by Messina, Antonello da (1430-79); 27x20.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of Christ (pencil and wash)
PWI108518 Head of Christ (pencil and wash) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: similar to 85540; ); ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait), 1916 (oil on canvas)
826773 The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait), 1916 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 119.5x86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man from Aran (Self-Portrait)

Self Portrait; Selbstportrat, c. 1930 (oil on hardboard)
826161 Self Portrait; Selbstportrat, c.1930 (oil on hardboard) by Segal, Arthur (1875-1944); 81.5x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self Portrait; Selbstportrat. Arthur Segal (1874-1944)

Abraham Lincoln, May 20, 1860. Creator: William Marsh
Abraham Lincoln, May 20, 1860

The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, c1926. Artist: G Baxter
The Reverend Robert Moffat, the apostle of Bechuana, 1926. Moffat (1795-1883) was a Scottish Congregationalist missionary to Africa

The Strike - Hitting him Hard, 1861. Illustrating the plight of the worker committed to a union. The union man, involved in a strike over which he now has no control

Roman Period. Funerary bust of a man. Limestone. Samaria. Israel. 3rd century AD. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Portrait of Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1841 (chalk, wash and pencil on paper)
XJF701452 Portrait of Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1841 (chalk, wash and pencil on paper) by Turner, Charles (1773-1857); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Inscribed Dream.); English

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"Clean Shaven: A Glimpse into Timeless Portraits and Artistic Expressions" In the world of art, the concept of being clean shaven has been captured in various forms throughout history. From oil paintings to relief panels, these masterpieces offer a glimpse into different eras and cultures where facial hair was not always en vogue. "The Barber of Suez, " an exquisite oil on canvas painting, takes us back to ancient Egypt. This captivating artwork showcases a clean-shaven man receiving meticulous grooming from a skilled barber, highlighting the importance placed on personal hygiene even centuries ago. Moving forward in time, we encounter "Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain" depicted in the renowned Bayeux Tapestry. The embroidered wool on linen masterpiece portrays two men engaged in conversation with smooth faces that reflect their noble status and refined manners. Fast forwarding to 1885, we stumble upon "Plate 273. Base-ball; Pitching. " This collotype print captures a moment frozen in time during America's favorite pastime when players sported clean-shaven faces as they pitched their way to victory. Venturing further back into history, we discover a fascinating gypsum alabaster relief panel depicting a king and eunuch from around 883-59 B. C. In this ancient artwork, both figures proudly display their cleanly shaved visages as symbols of power and authority. Transitioning to more recent times, Francois Fenelon's portrait stands out among portraits des grands hommes et femmes illustres. With his smooth complexion accentuated by his lack of facial hair, Fenelon exudes an air of sophistication befitting his esteemed status. Another gypsum alabaster relief panel catches our attention—this time featuring a guardian accompanied by an eunuch from the same period as before. Both figures are impeccably groomed with no trace of stubble or beard—a testament to the cultural significance placed on being clean shaven.