Blonde Collection (#2)

David Wright woman in a white bikini
Elegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a white bikini and shoes to match. She is sitting on the grass, with a wide-brimmed floppy hat at her side

Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium, Cooks World Travel Service. A young woman in a short green dress stands on the beach waving a handkerchief

Client: John Craig - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: John Craig - Dark cotton blouse with lace collar and cuffs - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: January 12, 1965 (2/2) Date: 1965

WOMENs FASHION: 1920S. These three flappers of the 20s stylishly expose their knees by rolling down their silk stockings

A fashion portrait of Diana Dors
taken at Elstree Studios to publicize the release of Yield to the Night (1956)

See-Through Baby Doll
Fifties blonde, wearing a white see-through baby doll nightie with a yoke & bikini style knickers, sits on a white rug

A glamorous publicity portrait of Diana Dors
taken for the release of Yield to the Night in 1956

Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print)
2622196 Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two women stop at a pub to have a pint of beer while shopping on Kings Road in Chelsea, London. April 1975 75-2156-004

Terry-Thomas in Privates Progress
Major Hitchcock is not amused at the cinema in a scene from John Boultings comedy

Mary Hilton shoots
Diana Dors in a scene from Yield to the Night, the film was entitle Blonde Sinner in the USA

A portrait of Diana Dors
taken for the release of Yield to the Night. This image was eventually used for the UK quad poster for the release of the film in 1956

Buxom Blonde in Bikini
Confident, buxom blonde in a white terry towelling strapless bikini, strikes a classic pose for the camera

Adrian Street, Welsh professional wrestler, pictured with his father, a coal miner. 2nd November 1974

Peggy Lee, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, London, 1961

May Milton, 1895. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
May Milton, 1895. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Peter Hugo with Cornish beauty queen
Peter Hugo (Prince Charles lookalike) with a beauty queen (Miss Homework) in West Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

KIM STANLEY (1925-2001). American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1961

Good-Night, Everybody! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl heads off to bed. 1936

Academy Poster for Ken Loachs Family Life (1971)
Ken Loachs Family Life (1971) Sandy Ratcliff

Joanne Shaw Taylor, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joanne Shaw Taylor, Bonita Blues Festival, 2011

Young woman at the wheel of a car. 1950

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Blonde Bikini Model
Female model in a bikini in a rowing boat, her arms behind her head in a relaxed pose. Date: 1960s

Poster advertising Norway, showing a pretty milkmaid with a yoke and two buckets. 20th century

MONROE & DIMAGGIO, c1954. Marilyn Monroe and her husband Joe DiMaggio, waving to a crowd. Photograph, c1954

JEAN HARLOW (1911-1937). American cinemactress

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. As The Girl in The Seven Year Itch directed by Billy Wilder, 1955

Diana Dors (1931-1984), English actress, singer, film star and sex symbol. Seen here in later life, at the famous First and Last Inn at the village of Sennen, Lands End, Cornwall

Pin-Up in Gold Mules
Smiling blonde, wearing a white camisole top, a bold floral print skirt, a lace petticoat and gold peep-toe mules, shows a leg as she squats by a garden pond

Aryan Types
A typical Aryan couple looking very strong and healthy, the man resting his hands on the womans shoulders

Wigs in Hairdressers
A blonde curly wig on a dummy with a tiara in a hairdresser s

Teeny Weeny Bikini 1950S
A rather experienced looking blonde model poses in an itsy bitsy teeny weeny red & white polka dot bikini & white high heeled slingback shoes. She holds the straps of the top

Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) (colour litho)
CP9937 Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) (colour litho) by Hardy, E.S. (19th century); Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; English, out of copyright

WOMAN WITH DOG 1940S
Glamorous American blonde out walking with her boxer dog. 1940s

A Good Book, (oil on board)
651199 A Good Book, (oil on board) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 49.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Book. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on board

Peggy Lee, c1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, c1961

Peggy Lee, Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, St Jamess, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, Pigalle Club, Piccadilly, St James s, London, 1961

Springtime by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl with a spring lamb. Date: circa 1940s

Portrait of Iris Tree Seated on a Four Poster Bed, (oil on canvas)
657158 Portrait of Iris Tree Seated on a Four Poster Bed, (oil on canvas) by Guevara, Alvaro (1894-1951); 182.6x121.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
659159 The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 67.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milky Way; La Voie Lactee)

Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810Artist: Richard Cosway
Mrs Tickell, c1780-1810

Marlene Dietrich, German-American actress, 1933. Dietrich (1901-1992), was a Academy Award-nominated German-American actress, entertainer and singer

60S Girl / Window
A blonde model in a striped jacket adjusts her sunglasses in the window of a boutique. Date: 1960s

Advert for Caleys chocolates 1941
Chocolate is scarce -but Caleys make the best of it! Young woman holding a box of Fortune chocolates 1941

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Blonde: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Art From the iconic Venus of Urbino, painted by Titian in 1538, to the Academy Poster for Barbara Loden's groundbreaking film Wanda in 1970, blondes have always held a special allure. The Poster for Penelope Cruz Season at BFI Southbank reminds us of the timeless beauty that blonde hair can bring to the silver screen. In Leo McCarey's Belle of the Nineties from 1934, Mae West mesmerizes audiences with her seductive charm and golden locks. Even playing cards couldn't resist showcasing a Pin-up Girl created by Arthur Ferrier or a Pin-up calendar girl by David Wright in 1955, both epitomizing the classic blonde bombshell. But blondes were not just objects of desire; they played an important role during times of war too. The propaganda poster "careless talk costs lives" warns against loose lips while featuring an alluring blonde who captivates attention even amidst chaos. Blondes also found their place in art beyond cinema and propaganda. A Ballerina gracefully dances through delicate snowflakes, capturing elegance and purity. An intense portrait of Diana Dors showcases her as more than just another pretty face - she exudes strength and complexity. The Holiday Haunts guide book from 1947 entices readers with images of sun-kissed beaches where beautiful blondes frolic under clear blue skies. And who could forget Hayley Mills as Ellie Thomsen? Her youthful innocence paired with her sunny tresses made her unforgettable on-screen presence. David Wright's Heather Honey captures a moment frozen in time - a vision of sensuality wrapped up in golden curls. Blonde hair has always been associated with radiance and allure throughout history. Whether it be on canvas or celluloid, blondes have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. They embody beauty, strength, and a certain mystique that continues to captivate us.