diff --git a/resources/qml/Avatar.qml b/resources/qml/Avatar.qml
index f19cd09f..0a53eac9 100644
--- a/resources/qml/Avatar.qml
+++ b/resources/qml/Avatar.qml
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Rectangle {
 		font.pixelSize: avatar.height/2
 		verticalAlignment: Text.AlignVCenter
 		horizontalAlignment: Text.AlignHCenter
+		visible: img.status != Image.Ready
 	}
 
 	Image {