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22 Beautifully Colorized Historical Photographs

Black and white photos have their charm. But often, when we see such photos, we tend to forget that life back then wasn’t black and white; it was as vibrant and full of color as it is today. This is why it can be really fascinating to see historical photos in color. Today, we shall treat you to a few such gems, courtesy of Romanian artist Jecinci.

The 36-year-old artist has a passion for colorizing black and white photos. She trained herself by studying tutorials on YouTube and taking lessons from some of the best artists in the field. Besides portraits of important or lesser-known figures, Jecinci colorizes images that intrigue her, such as one of young princess Diana with her pet guinea pig or a mugshot of Frank Sinatra.

Let’s check out some of the best black and white photos from history that Jecinci has restored in color.

Related: 16 Incredible Historical Black and White Photos Colorized

1. Amelia Earhart

Colorized Black & White Photos, Amelia Earhart
Image source: Jecinci

2. Young Princess Diana with her guinea pig at the Sandringham Pet Show, 1972

Colorized Black & White Photos, Princess Diana
Image source: Jecinci

3. Albert Einstein wearing a Levi’s “Menlo Cossack” leather jacket, 1938

Colorized Black & White Photos, Albert Einstein
Image source: Jecinci

4. Billie Holiday with her dog Mister, February 1947

Colorized Black & White Photos, Billie Holiday
Image source: Jecinci

5. Girl with a bird and a dog, Boston, Massachusetts, US, the 1920s

Colorized Black & White Photos, Girl
Image source: Jecinci

6. Frank Sinatra arrested, mugshot, 1938

Colorized Black & White Photos,  Frank Sinatra
Image source: Jecinci

7. John F. Kennedy with his wife Jacqueline Bouvier at the Kennedy Family Home in Hyannis Port in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 4 July 1953

Colorized Black & White Photos, John F. Kennedy
Image source: Jecinci

8. James Dean in the movie “Giant,” 1956

Colorized Black & White Photos, James Dean
Image source: Jecinci

9. Women from the Kayan Lahwi tribe, an ethnic group found in Myanmar and Thailand, look at a guard posted at St. James’s Palace 16th Century main gate during their visit to London, 1935

Colorized Black & White Photos, Kayan Lahwi tribe
Image source: Jecinci

10. Illuminated tires developed by Goodyear in 1961

Colorized Black & White Photos, Goodyear
Image source: Jecinci

11. Fokin & Fokina, Cleopatra ballet costumes, Stockholm, 1914

Colorized Black & White Photos, Cleopatra ballet costumes
Image source: Jecinci

12. George Washington Carver, March 1942

Colorized Black & White Photos, George Washington Carver,
Image source: Jecinci

13. Charlie Chaplin in the movie “Shoulder Arms,” 1918

Colorized Black & White Photos, Charlie Chaplin
Image source: Jecinci

14. Unpacking the Mona Lisa at the end of World War II, 1945

Colorized Black & White Photos, Mona Lisa
Image source: Jecinci

15. Romania, the 1930s

Colorized Black & White Photos, Romania
Image source: Jecinci

16. Finnish soldier looks on at a burning town, 1944

Colorized Black & White Photos,  Finnish Soldier l
Image source: Jecinci

17. Podu Ros, a neighborhood in Ia?i, Romania, viewed from the Palace of Culture with the city pool in the foreground, early 20th century

Colorized Black & White Photos, Podu Ros
Image source: Jecinci

18. Arnold Schwarzenegger posing at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, circa 1968

Colorized Black & White Photos, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Image source: Jecinci

19. Romanian woman in traditional costume from the early 20th century

Colorized Black & White Photos, Romanian woman
Image source: Jecinci

20. Laurel and Hardy

Colorized Black & White Photos, Laurel and Hardy
Image source: Jecinci

21. King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania arriving at Dover, UK, for a state visit, 12 May 1924

Colorized Black & White Photos, King Ferdinand and Queen Marie
Image source: Jecinci

22. Officers of the 69th New York Volunteer Regiment pose with a cannon at Fort Corcoran, 1861

Colorized Black & White Photos, New York Volunteer Regiment
Image source: Jecinci
Check out more works of the artist on her Instagram page. 
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