Historical research- The History Of Hair

Here is an image of a Princess on her wedding day. This image has many similarities from the Elizabethan Era including the hair colour, high forehead and the hair style. A bride would wear her hair down on her wedding day just like during the Elizabethan Era. This image is dated from 1472-1553 which means it was done before Elizabeth became Queen, this informs me that the 'Ideal hair style' was also used 81 years before Elizabeth was Queen.

Lucas Cranach The Elder (1472-1553), Princess Sybille of Cleves as a Bride

Image found on pg.30 of The History of hair book by Robin Bryer. 20/11/14

With this image also before the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, It shows the similarities to the Elizabethan era, The hair is dressed in silk where as the hair is dressed in adornments such as pearls in the Elizabethan era. The hair line has also been plucked back from its original place.

Rogier Van Der Weyden, Portrait of a lady, c.1450-1460. National Portrait Gallery. Image found on pg.33 'History of Hair' by Robin Bryer 20/11/14

This image is also of a girl before the reign of Elizabeth. I have included this photo as it shows a reference to the Elizabethan era with the style of the hair even though its not dated or done in the specific era. 

Attributed to Domenico Ghirlandaio, Portrait of a Girl, c.1490 (National Portrait Gallery, London. Image found on pg.37 'History of Hair' book by Robin Bryer. 20/11/14

                                         

Unknown Artist, Isabel of Zuniga and Pimentel, Daughter of the Duke of Arevalo, 2nd Duchess of Alba, c 1500 (Collection of the Duke of Berwick and Alba, Madrid, Spain. Image found on Pg.43 'History of hair' by Robin Bryer. 20/11/14

                                         

Tiziano Vecellio Titian, Violante, 1510-1515 (Kunsthistorisches Museum,Vienna) Image found on Pg.44 'History of hair' by Robin Bryer. 20/11/14

The Virgin Queen! Elizabeth I. This image is one of my favorite images of Queen Elizabeth. To me I think this was possibly done on her coronation which would make the long, flowing hair which was required during this specific day. 

Unknown artist, Elizabeth I, National Portrait Gallery, London. Found on Pg.48 'History of hair' by Robin Bryer. 20/11/14 

An older image of Queen Elizabeth, with her old damaged hair and skin.

This image shows us her hair towards the end of her reign and was not as elaborate as the start.

This image has enabled me to decide that i would like to draw my inspiration to the great Queens earlier styles to create my modern look.

Elizabeth I, Engraving by Antony Gucho after More (Authors Collection) Image viewed on Pg.49 of 'History of Hair' by Robin Bryer. 20.11.14

Bibliography for images-

Bryer, R., 2000. History of Hair Fashion and Fantasy Down the Ages H. Robertson, ed., London, England: Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd.

(Bryer 2000, pp.30 – 30)

(Bryer 2000, pp.33 – 33)

(Bryer 2000, pp.37 – 37)

(Bryer 2000, pp.43 – 43)

(Bryer 2000, pp.44 – 44)

(Bryer 2000, pp.48 – 48)