Blonde Collection (#8)

Miller, N.J. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miller, N.J. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Portrait of Cornelia Tedingh van Berckhout (1614-80), 1648. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Cornelia Tedingh van Berckhout (1614-80), 1648. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Portrait of an Officer, 1644. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Portrait of an Officer, 1644

Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 17

Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Crosbie, Violet, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Dec. 3

Cordts, Florence, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cordts, Florence, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Cook, Catherine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 May 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cook, Catherine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 May 9

Clarke, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Clarke, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 18

Claflin, M.S. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Claflin, M.S. Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 8

Carpenter, Beatrice, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carpenter, Beatrice, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 19

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Brown, Richard C. Mr. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brown, Richard C. Mr. portrait photograph, 1913

Brooke, Marguerite, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 or 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brooke, Marguerite, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 or 1916

Blanc, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blanc, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 22

Bishop, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bishop, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 25

Behrends, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Behrends, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Anglin, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1910 and 1925

Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Yurka, Blanche, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Yurka, Blanche, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Williamson, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Williamson, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 25

Williamson, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Williamson, J.M. Mr. portrait photograph, 1915 Oct. 25

Ward, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 June 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ward, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 June 11

Rieber, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rieber, D. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Valentine, Gwendolyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Valentine, Gwendolyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Pierce, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pierce, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 May 20

Perkins, Helen J. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Perkins, Helen J. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 18

Perkins, Helen J. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Perkins, Helen J. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 18

The Artist's Son Holger at the Age of Ten, 1856. Creator: Jorgen Pedersen Roed
The Artist's Son Holger at the Age of Ten, 1856

The Painter C.W. Eckersberg's Son Julius in his Fathers Studio at Charlottenborg, 1831. Creator: Christen Købke
The Painter C.W. Eckersberg's Son Julius in his Fathers Studio at Charlottenborg, 1831

Ida Thiele, the future Mrs Wilde, as a Child, 1832. Creator: Christen Købke
Ida Thiele, the future Mrs Wilde, as a Child, 1832

Martin, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Martin, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11

Unidentified woman, possibly Mrs. Ignace Paderewski or Mrs. Walter M. Werner... c1906-1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, possibly Mrs. Ignace Paderewski or Mrs. Walter M. Werner, portrait photograph, between 1906 and 1913

Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Oaks or Mrs. K. Kitchen, portrait photograph, ca. 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Oaks or Mrs. K. Kitchen, portrait photograph, ca. 1912

Lee, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lee, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Lee, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lee, Margaret, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8

Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blossom, Thelma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1922 Sept. 8

Johnston, Justine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Johnston, Justine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917

Gardner, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gardner, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932

Gardner, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gardner, Isabel, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932

Hustin, F. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hustin, F. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 5

Hunter, C. Miss, portrait photograph, between 1906 and 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hunter, C. Miss, portrait photograph, between 1906 and 1913

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

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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.