Courtesan Collection

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Paris, France - Champs-Elysees, The Paiva Mansion. Date: 1902

REYNOLDS: CLEOPATRA. Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl. Oil on canvas, 1759, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Massenet / Thais / First
Sybil Sanderson and Charles Delmas in the first production of this opera which tells of an Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit

Mlle Lantelme, actress drowned in the Rhine
Mlle Genevieve Lantelme, actress (1883-1911), theatrical portraits, captioned France's most lovely actress, drowned in the Rhine'

The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788

Parody of a scene from The Tale of Genji, early 18th century. Creator: Kawamata Tsuneyuki
Parody of a scene from The Tale of Genji, early 18th century

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906

Aimi of Maru Ebiya, 19th century. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Aimi of Maru Ebiya, 19th century. Series: Tour of the New Yoshiwara

Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Street Walkers, 1786. A fashionably dressed man walking from Old Bond Street into Piccadilly encountering a courtesan

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
1757254 A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving) by Morlon, Antony Paul Emile (fl.1868-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903. Artist: Sebald Beham
Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Courtesans Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house Mirror
Courtesans Takikawa and Hanaogi from the Ogiya house Mirror of manuscripts of the new beautiful courtesans from the Yoshiwara (series title) Yoshiwara keisei shin bijin jihitsu kagami

Portrait of Mery Laurent (1849-1900) 1888-1889 (b / w photo)
CHT224203 Portrait of Mery Laurent (1849-1900) 1888-1889 (b/w photo) by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Caricature satirising the relationship of Charles James Fox and Elizabeth Armistead
XCF306885 Caricature satirising the relationship of Charles James Fox and Elizabeth Armistead (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Portrait of a Young Woman Known as "La Bella", 1518. Creator: Jacopo Palma il Vecchio
Portrait of a Young Woman Known as "La Bella", 1518

The Love Letter, 1570. Creator: Francois Clouet
The Love Letter, 1570

Young Woman Reading, 1875. Creator: Lucius Rossi
Young Woman Reading, 1875. Within this extravagantly decorated interior--which includes a painted ceiling and Asian-inspired upholstery, fire screen

Méry Laurent Wearing A Small Toque, 1882. Creator: Edouard Manet
Mery Laurent Wearing A Small Toque, 1882. Portrait of the actress and singer Mery Laurent

Couple of lovers in the forest. Chromolithography late 19th century
JAB5037125 Couple of lovers in the forest. Chromolithography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Couple of lovers in the forest. Chromolithography late 19th century.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger
FLO4974721 Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

The young Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress of King Louis XIV, and Henriette of England (1644-1670)
ELD4900196 The young Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress of King Louis XIV, and Henriette of England (1644-1670) circa 1661

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England)
FLO4672234 Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England), wearing a high lace collar, a tight corset, and a wide skirt

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655413 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Francoise de Foix (ca. 1495-1537), countess of Chateaubriant, mistress of King Francis I of France
FLO4678123 Francoise de Foix (ca. 1495-1537), countess of Chateaubriant, mistress of King Francis I of France. After a drawing by Janet and a miniature oil painting

Woman of the court of King Louis XVI of France, 18th century. She wears a taffeta riding coat, muslin fichu
FLO4565222 Woman of the court of King Louis XVI of France, 18th century. She wears a taffeta riding coat, muslin fichu, satin petticoats, decorated with ribbons and bows

Regency fops and courtesans waltzing in the Argyll Rooms, Regent Street. Among the courtesans are Nelly Mansell
FLO4619073 Regency fops and courtesans waltzing in the Argyll Rooms, Regent Street. Among the courtesans are Nelly Mansell, Emma Richardson, Ellen Hanbury, Dolly Drinkwater and Fanny Myers

Ninon de Lenclos or Anne " Ninon" de l'Enclos, 1616-1705, French author
FLO4572067 Ninon de Lenclos or Anne " Ninon" de l'Enclos, 1616-1705, French author, courtesan and patron of the young Moliere and Voltaire

Madame de Pompadour, lady of rank, 1760 (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, 1722-1764)
FLO4656400 Madame de Pompadour, lady of rank, 1760 (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, 1722-1764). Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1903_1_14: Drumont Edouard (1844-1917) a la belle Otero (Caroline Otero)
ICA4840542 L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B, 1903_1_14: Drumont Edouard (1844-1917) a la belle Otero (Caroline Otero, 1868-1965); (add.info.: L'Indiscret, Satirique en N & B)

Portrait of Anne Marie de La Tremoille, Princess des Ursins (1642-1722) (Portrait of the French broker)
ELD4959426 Portrait of Anne Marie de La Tremoille, Princess des Ursins (1642-1722) (Portrait of the French broker and royal favourite known for her political influence Marie Anne de La Tremoille)

Portrait of Louis-Francis-Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu (1696-1788) old libertine
ELD4900328 Portrait of Louis-Francis-Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu (1696-1788) old libertine, at the little rise of Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry (1743-1793)

Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was chief mistress to King Louis XV
FLO4686116 Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was chief mistress to King Louis XV. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1748-55)

Lady of quality, in neglige, reign of Louis XIV, 1696. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after
FLO4686035 Lady of quality, in neglige, reign of Louis XIV, 1696. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Jean-Baptiste Bonnart (1654-1726)

Marion de Lorme (Delorme) (Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme) (1613-1650) French courtesan. After a miniature on vellum
FLO4678159 Marion de Lorme (Delorme) (Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme) (1613-1650) French courtesan. After a miniature on vellum

Brokers in cloaks, reign of Louis XVIII, 1816. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Horace Vernet
FLO4686264 Brokers in cloaks, reign of Louis XVIII, 1816. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Horace Vernet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "
5855447 Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "; (add.info.: Actress and courtesan Mlle)

The toilet of Venus in a park. painting of the Italian school of the 18th century cm 73x92 Collection P
JEB4879609 The toilet of Venus in a park. painting of the Italian school of the 18th century cm 73x92 Collection P. Dumon obligatory mention

Refined Roman women and their surroundings. One sits in a family chair called a catheder
FLO4704789 Refined Roman women and their surroundings. One sits in a family chair called a catheder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Court dress, reign of King George III, Louis XVI, 1783. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655965 Court dress, reign of King George III, Louis XVI, 1783. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Court dress, reign of King George I, England, 1722. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655563 Court dress, reign of King George I, England, 1722. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte le Breton)
863355 Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte le Breton); (add.info.: Lillie Langtry (1853-1929, born Emilie Charlotte le Breton) only daughter of the Dean of Jersey, she was called the Jersey Lily

Mlle. Celine Montaland in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal
5855469 Mlle. Celine Montaland in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal.; (add.info.: Mlle. Celine Montaland (1843-1891) in "La Rose de Boheme" at the Palais Royal

Dorothea Jordan, 1761 - 1816. Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, mistress and companion of the Duke of Clarence
1000943 Dorothea Jordan, 1761 - 1816. Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, mistress and companion of the Duke of Clarence, future King William IV of the United Kingdom

Portrait of the Countess Jeanne (Becu) du Barry (Madame Du Barry) (1743-1793)
ELD4953545 Portrait of the Countess Jeanne (Becu) du Barry (Madame Du Barry) (1743-1793) courtesan and mistress of Louis XV (Portrait of Countess Jeanne (Becu) du Barry (Madame du Barry) (1743-1793)

Italian noblewoman in courtly dress with fur-lined coat with voluminous sleeves, 1303
FLO4706154 Italian noblewoman in courtly dress with fur-lined coat with voluminous sleeves, 1303. Her headdress is decorated with pearls and precious stones

Portrait of Catherine Marie (Catherine-Marie) de Lorraine (1552-1596), Princess of Guise, Duchess of Montpensier
ELD4871749 Portrait of Catherine Marie (Catherine-Marie) de Lorraine (1552-1596), Princess of Guise, Duchess of Montpensier

Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette)
ELD4933211 Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette) during an orgy organized by Jean-Frederic Taillefer

French author, courtesan, freethinker, and patron of the arts Ninon de lenclos receiving two lovers
ELD4934366 French author, courtesan, freethinker, and patron of the arts Ninon de lenclos receiving two lovers. 19th century (engraving from "L'alcove des queines" by Jules Beaujoint)

Ancient Chinese emperor in a four-horse chariot accompanied by mandarins. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4622264 Ancient Chinese emperor in a four-horse chariot accompanied by mandarins. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Princess of Lamballe (1749-1792), reign of Louis XVI, 1788. Maria Luisa of Savoy was lady in waiting to Marie
FLO4686205 Princess of Lamballe (1749-1792), reign of Louis XVI, 1788. Maria Luisa of Savoy was lady in waiting to Marie Antoinette, and one of the first victims of the Reign of Terror

Lady of the court, reign of Henry VII, England, 1480. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656729 Lady of the court, reign of Henry VII, England, 1480. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656523 Court dress, reign of King James II, circa 1687. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Phryne in front the Areopage, 1861 (oil on canvas)
DGA5609828 Phryne in front the Areopage, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 80x128 cm; Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome
LRI4600627 Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome, a young man and a courtesan)

Carolina Otero - Spanish Actress and Dancer
Carolina La Belle Otero (1868-1965) - Spanish Actress, Dancer and courtesan. Date: 1908

Nell Gwyn
Vintage engraving of Nell Gwyn (2 February 1650 to 14 November 1687 also spelled Gwynn, Gwynne) was a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland

Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos aka Ninon de Lenclos and Ninon de Lanclos, 1620 - 1705
1000918 Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos aka Ninon de Lenclos and Ninon de Lanclos, 1620 - 1705. French author, courtesan, freethinker and patron of the arts

Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Colours, 1898_8_6: The cabin of Emilia (Emilienne d'Alencon)
ICA4839009 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Colours, 1898_8_6: The cabin of Emilia (Emilienne d'Alencon, 1869-1946), beach of Marennes - Leisure

Daily life at the royal court of Versailles under the reign of king Louis XIV: reception of an ambassador
ELD4866505 Daily life at the royal court of Versailles under the reign of king Louis XIV: reception of an ambassador, beginning of the 18th century) Engraving from "18th century

Musical entertainment at the castle of Bellevue at the time of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson
ELD4934487 Musical entertainment at the castle of Bellevue at the time of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour (1721-1764) favorite of King Louis XV a Meudon

Costume of a lady, reign of Charles II, circa 1660. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655499 Costume of a lady, reign of Charles II, circa 1660. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

The imperress. Sumptuously clothed and accompanied by her bridesmaids, the Impress is intercepted in her march by Death
FLO4675614 The imperress. Sumptuously clothed and accompanied by her bridesmaids, the Impress is intercepted in her march by Death incarnated in the character of an old ratatinee

Broker, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a contemporary painting
FLO4685941 Broker, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a contemporary painting from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Brokers, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary painting
FLO4685932 Brokers, reign of Henri III, 1580. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after a contemporary painting from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Lady of rank, England, reign of Edward III, 1350. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656103 Lady of rank, England, reign of Edward III, 1350. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie)
FLO4655858 Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie, dit Mademoiselle de Carignan ou princess de Lamballe lady of the court, France, 1786)

Lady of quality, reign of Louis XIV, 1692. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart
FLO4686057 Lady of quality, reign of Louis XIV, 1692. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Henri Bonnart (1642-1711)

Gabrielle d'Estrees, duchess of Beaufort, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1573-1599
FLO4678149 Gabrielle d'Estrees, duchess of Beaufort, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1573-1599. After a miniature oil painting

The ball of the Ardents, at the Hotel Saint Pol, Paris, 1393 (lithograph)
FLO4630694 The ball of the Ardents, at the Hotel Saint Pol, Paris, 1393 (lithograph); (add.info.: A wedding turns at the tragedie, when King Charles VI of France)

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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.