Courtesan Collection (page 10)

Admiral William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh. 1814 (engraving)
7236108 Admiral William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh. 1814 (engraving) by Dunkarton, Robert (1744-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh, c)

Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666. 1814 (engraving)
7236084 Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666. 1814 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey)

Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705
FLO4657490 Ninon de l Enclos, English author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705. She wears her hair loose in ringlets

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier 1814 (engraving)
7236117 Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier 1814 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Sackville)

Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading "Athalie"before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne
JLJ4689494 Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading " Athalie" before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) of Maintenon (1635-1719)

Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I. 1831 (engraving)
7234807 Sir Walter Raleigh laying down his cloak for Queen Elizabeth I.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Courtesans on a Moonlit Balcony at a House of Pleasure in Shinagawa, from the series Nan eki Shufu, c
2969539 Two Courtesans on a Moonlit Balcony at a House of Pleasure in Shinagawa, from the series Nan eki Shufu, c.1774 (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566), favorite of the King of France Henry II - in "Galerie francaise des
LSE4084993 Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566), favorite of the King of France Henry II - in " Galerie francaise des femmes celebres", ill

Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king. 1831 (engraving)
7234816 Georgian gentlemen and ladies at an audience with the king.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgian gentlemen and ladies)

Agnes Sorel, 1827 (lithograph)
FLO4678110 Agnes Sorel, 1827 (lithograph) by Gatine, Georges Jacques (1773-1831); (add.info.: Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VII of France, c.1409-1450)

Nell Gwyn, Restoration actress, lover of the Earl of Rochester, long-time mistress of King Charles II of England
6340208 Nell Gwyn, Restoration actress, lover of the Earl of Rochester, long-time mistress of King Charles II of England, 1650-1687 by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Nell Gwyn)

Court officer of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234951 Court officer of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court officer of King Francis I, 1494-1547)

The Women of the King (drawing)
JEB4870272 The Women of the King (drawing) by Lauzet, Auguste (1863-1898); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Syllable - Ki from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437449 Syllable - Ki from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.8 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Mrs Sophia Baddeley in the character of Clarissa in Isaac Bickerstaffs Lionel and Clarissa, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770
6337759 Mrs Sophia Baddeley in the character of Clarissa in Isaac Bickerstaffs Lionel and Clarissa, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770 by Thornthwaite, J

Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234931 Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish gentleman at court, 16th century)

Sada Yacco, illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109882 Sada Yacco, illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving)
7234157 Mandarin in court dress, 18th century. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print)
3036394 Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print) by Kunihiro, Utagawa (fl.1816-41); (add.info)

Edo Triptych, c. 1743-1812 (woodblock on paper)
6437476 Edo Triptych, c.1743-1812 (woodblock on paper) by Shunei, Katsukawa (1762-1819); 36.9x25.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Syllable - Fu from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437452 Syllable - Fu from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.1 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Mrs Gertrude Mahon in the character of Fanny in Niccolo Piccinis comic opera The Accomplished Maid
6337755 Mrs Gertrude Mahon in the character of Fanny in Niccolo Piccinis comic opera The Accomplished Maid by Thornthwaite, J

Javanese man in court dress
6339127 Javanese man in court dress by A.C. & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Javanese man in court dress. He wears a kuluk (cap), batik chelana (pantaloons), dodot (sarong cloth)

Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234888 Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtier of King Francis I)

Cortigiana or courtesan of Rhodes, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234124 Cortigiana or courtesan of Rhodes, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortigiana or courtesan of Rhodes, 16th century)

Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers
6340195 Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers, notorious mistress to King Charles II, 1640-1709 by Wright

Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234886 Woman in the court of King Francis I, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in the court of King Francis I)

Flirtation, 1902 (gouache on paper)
WH48616 Flirtation, 1902 (gouache on paper) by Hampel, Walter Sigmund (1868-1949); 26x22 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK

King of France Louis XIV with Madame de Maintenon. Detail of the painting "Jean Racine (1639-1699)
JLJ4689470 King of France Louis XIV with Madame de Maintenon. Detail of the painting " Jean Racine (1639-1699) reading " Athalie" before Louis XIV (1638-1715) and Francoise d Aubigne

Music Hall - Oh! Look at the beautiful Otero! - You, you know, I forgive you to look at her like this
XEE4156435 Music Hall - Oh! Look at the beautiful Otero! - You, you know, I forgive you to look at her like this. You re going to gater your eye - Caroline Otero (1868-1965)

Apollonie Sabatier (nee Aglae Josephine, Apollonie Savatier, 1822-1889) la Presidente
XEE4137774 Apollonie Sabatier (nee Aglae Josephine, Apollonie Savatier, 1822-1889) la Presidente. drawing by Vincent Vidal (1811-1887)

The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)
3930723 The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722) by Toyohiro, Utagawa (1773-1828); 101.7x41.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Lunch of the Sultanus. Painting on soft porcelain by Nicolas Pierre Pithou Le Jeune (18th century) 1783 Dim
JLJ4591070 Lunch of the Sultanus. Painting on soft porcelain by Nicolas Pierre Pithou Le Jeune (18th century) 1783 Dim. 0, 39x0, 49 m Sevres, ceramic citation - The breakfast of the Sultana

Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle, English courtier to King Charles, 1769 (engraving)
7233651 Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle, English courtier to King Charles, 1769 (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); (add.info.: Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle (1599-1660)

Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey. 1769 (engraving)
7233655 Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey. 1769 (engraving) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); (add.info.: Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey (1753-1821), British Lady of the Bedchamber

Portrait of Francis, Viscount Newport, c. 1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), aged 78, c. 1698-1700 (oil on canvas)
7240666 Portrait of Francis, Viscount Newport, c.1st Earl of Bradford (1620-1708), aged 78, c.1698-1700 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 73x61 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Marie Duplessis (colour litho)
1275715 Marie Duplessis (colour litho) by Vienot, Edouard (1804-c.1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Duplessis (15 January 1824 - 3 February 1847)

King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving)
7149373 King Canute commanding the sea to retreat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Series of Prints of English History)

Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho)
7181898 Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth)

The fairy court (engraving)
7192780 The fairy court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fairy court. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho)
7181899 King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute and the Courtiers)

Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6 (engraving)
7180914 Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6)

Marguerite Bellanger, French actress, courtesan and mistress of Emperor Napoleon III (engraving)
7186087 Marguerite Bellanger, French actress, courtesan and mistress of Emperor Napoleon III (engraving) by French School

English courtiers and gentlemans costumes, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173071 English courtiers and gentlemans costumes, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English courtiers and gentlemans costumes)

King Canute the Great commanding the tide to retreat at the request of his sycophantic court (engraving)
7147384 King Canute the Great commanding the tide to retreat at the request of his sycophantic court (engraving) by English School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Courtier (de commerce); Salesman; Makler (engraving)
7195584 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Courtier (de commerce); Salesman; Makler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtier (de commerce); Salesman; Makler

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving)
7185557 Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier and politician (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Sackville)

Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, English courtier and favourite of King James I (engraving)
7185554 Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, English courtier and favourite of King James I (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Herbert)

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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.