Cutting Hair Collection

Princess Elisabeth of France in prison, May 10, 1794, 1867. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Princess Elisabeth of France in prison, May 10, 1794, 1867

The Republican Dalilah Stealthily deprives the Democratic Sampson... published November 10, 1880
The Republican Dalilah Stealthily deprives the Democratic Sampson of his Strength, from Puck, published November 10, 1880

The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St
PWI83512 The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St. Clare in Rome (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 199.5x151 cm; Louvre, Paris

French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697620 French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Samson and Delilah
LLM339731 Samson and Delilah by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson and Delilah. Bible (James Hagger, c 1860). Printed by A H Payne.); © Look and Learn

The Republican Dalilah Stealthily deprives the Democratic Sampson of his Strength, from Puck, published November 10, 1880

The Queens Barber, British Navy sailor getting a haircut, c. 1888 (litho)
5892895 The Queens Barber, British Navy sailor getting a haircut, c.1888 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas)
REV346182 Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas) by Pina, Jose Salome (1830-1909); Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info)

Samson and Delilah, c. 1621 (oil on canvas)
499718 Samson and Delilah, c.1621 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); 158.4x122.5 (framed) 139.7x177.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Samson and Delilah, from the Luther Bible, c. 1530 (coloured woodcut)
BAL12731 Samson and Delilah, from the Luther Bible, c.1530 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Bible Society, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Camp Scenes, 1803 (coloured etching)
2975494 Camp Scenes, 1803 (coloured etching) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Etching by and after W H Pyne, published by Pyne and Nattes, London)

Delilah Cutting Samsons Hair, 1589. Creator: Raphael Sadeler
Delilah Cutting Samsons Hair, 1589

Samson and Delilah, ca. 1528-30. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Samson and Delilah, ca. 1528-30

The Hairdresser, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
The Hairdresser, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]

Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair, (1934-35)
Prince Gotama (Gautama) Cutting Off His Hair. From The Connoisseur Volume 96, edited by Edward Wenham. [International Studio, London, 1934-35]

A Street Barber, Cairo, Egypt, 1936
A Street Barber, Cairo, 1936. From a private album of a passenger who undertook a cruise on the S.S. Arandora Star, which began 9th April, 1936

A street barber and his client, Algeria, Africa, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
A street barber and his client, Algeria, Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Barber, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Barber, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

One of a Ladys Duties - Hair Cutting En Famille, 1889. Family ranch life inTexas, USA. From The Graphic, 17 August 1889

Great excitement of Miss Kenwigs at the hairdressers shop, illustration from Nicholas
KW259151 Great excitement of Miss Kenwigs at the hairdressers shop, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas)
XIR222729 Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas) by Nuvolone, Giuseppe (1619-1703); 187x242 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Barber (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR137037 The Barber (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

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Village boys getting haircuts, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"From Novice to Master: The Art Unveiled" Step into the world of hair cutting, where tradition and history intertwine with skill and artistry. In the choir of the convent of St Albano, a young novice takes his first steps towards mastering the craft. As French soldiers seek solace in a barber's chair amidst the chaos of Verdun in 1916, an autochrome captures this momentary respite. Drawing inspiration from Samson and Delilah, we witness both betrayal and transformation. The Republican Dalilah cunningly shears off Democratic Sampson's power, symbolizing political intrigue entwined within every strand. A British Navy sailor finds solace in The Queen's Barber as he receives a meticulous haircut - a reminder that even at sea, grooming is essential. Artistic renditions on canvas immortalize these tales; oil paintings depict Samson's vulnerability while Swabian artist St. Clare enters the cloister with her own unique style statement in 1500s Germany. Coloured woodcuts from Luther Bible bring biblical stories to life through intricate hairstyles. The Death of Dido showcases how emotions can be expressed through hair; her flowing locks mirror her despair as she meets her tragic fate. Camp Scenes provide glimpses into soldiers' lives during war - even amidst turmoil, barbers continue their trade to maintain morale. Delving further back in time, Ms M 638 fol. 15r reveals Samson and Delilah depicted on vellum pages from Morgan Picture Bible (1244-54). This ancient medium serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with hair cutting throughout centuries. As we explore these captivating images spanning different eras and cultures, one thing becomes clear: cutting hair is not merely about aesthetics but also carries profound symbolism – it represents change, power dynamics, self-expression, and resilience against adversity.