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Courtesan Collection

"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Courtesans

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Courtesan Collection: Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
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Courtesan Collection: Paris, France - Champs-Elysees, The Paiva Mansion
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Courtesan Collection: REYNOLDS: CLEOPATRA. Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl. Oil on canvas
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Courtesan Collection: Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging
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Courtesan Collection: Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year
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Courtesan Collection: Massenet / Thais / First
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Courtesan Collection: Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
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Courtesan Collection: Portrait of a maiko
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Courtesan Collection: John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. T
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Courtesan Collection: Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl
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Courtesan Collection: Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
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Courtesan Collection: Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
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Courtesan Collection: Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge
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Courtesan Collection: Detail of The Entry of Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Maria Theresa (1638-83) into Arras
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Courtesan Collection: A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
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Courtesan Collection: The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
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Courtesan Collection: Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903. Artist: Sebald Beham
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Courtesan Collection: Courtesans Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house Mirror
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Courtesan Collection: Portrait of Mery Laurent (1849-1900) 1888-1889 (b / w photo)
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Courtesan Collection: Caricature satirising the relationship of Charles James Fox and Elizabeth Armistead
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Courtesan Collection: Japanese courtesan in kimono having a cup of tea, 18th century (print)
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Courtesan Collection: Phryne in front the Areopage, 1861 (oil on canvas)
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Courtesan Collection: Carolina Otero - Spanish Actress and Dancer
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Courtesan Collection: Nell Gwyn
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Courtesan Collection: The Courtesan Oyodo of the Tsuruya House, 1818
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Courtesan Collection: Courtesans of the Greenhouse, 1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
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Courtesan Collection: Catherine Maria Fischer 18th Century Kitty Fisher
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Courtesan Collection: The Bird of Paradise and Colonel Witwou'd
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Courtesan Collection: Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le Bargy
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Courtesan Collection: Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
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Courtesan Collection: Marguerite Bellanger, French actress and courtesan
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Courtesan Collection: Mlle Lantelme, actress drowned in the Rhine
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Courtesan Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/SANDERSON
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Courtesan Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/CARD
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Courtesan Collection: Mary Garden
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Courtesan Collection: MASSENET/THAIS/CAVALIERI
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Courtesan Collection: Two courtesans, c. 1800-10 (colour woodcut)
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Courtesan Collection: Two courtesans, one with a sake cup, c. 1795-1804 (colour woodcut)
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Courtesan Collection: A party at the times of king of France Louis XIV in castle of Marly small French royal residence
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Courtesan Collection: Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments
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Courtesan Collection: Series of History of David, c. 1525 (silk and wool)
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Courtesan Collection: Costume d'une dame de suite d'Alienor (Eleonore) du Portugal (1434-1467)
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Courtesan Collection: Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray
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Courtesan Collection: Illustration of Honore de Balzac's novel 'La Mye du Roy'by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944), 1902 edition
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Courtesan Collection: Illustration of Honore de Balzac's novel 'La Mye du Roy'by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944), 1902 edition
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Courtesan Collection: Illustration of Honore de Balzac's novel 'La Mye du Roy'by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944), 1902 edition
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Courtesan Collection: Illustration of Honore de Balzac's novel 'La Mye du Roy'by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944), 1902 edition
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Courtesan Collection: Cover of Honore de Balzac's novel 'La Mye du Roy'illustrated by Leon Lebegue (1863-1944)


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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Courtesans: From Geishas to Parisian Beauties" Step into a captivating journey through time and culture as we explore the intriguing realm of courtesans. In Japan, the ethereal allure of geishas mesmerizes all who encounter them. With their graceful presence and traditional art forms like flower arranging, they embody elegance and mystique. Witness their unwavering commitment to honor with a bow to a samurai warrior during New Year celebrations. Meanwhile, in the heart of Paris on Champs-Elysees, lies The Paiva Mansion - an opulent sanctuary where courtesan Cora Pearl once reigned supreme. Her name echoes through history alongside other renowned figures like Agnes Willoughby and Catherine Walters, each leaving an indelible mark on society. Artists have immortalized these enchanting women throughout centuries; Reynolds' masterpiece "Cleopatra" portrays Kitty Fisher dissolving a pearl in her drink, symbolizing decadence and power. Massenet's opera "Thais" delves into the complex world of courtesans for the first time on stage. Yet not all stories are painted with such grandeur; some reveal glimpses of everyday life. A detail from "The Entry of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa into Arras" captures a moment when even royalty indulged in pleasures offered by these enigmatic women. A color engraving showcases a courtesan at play billiards during France's Second Empire - reminding us that they were not confined solely to lavish settings but also embraced ordinary pastimes. As we delve deeper into this multifaceted world, it becomes clear that being a courtesan was more than just selling one's body; it was about mastering seduction while maintaining an air of mystery. They embodied the age-old adage: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil - guarding secrets that could make or break reputations.