Lesbianism Collection

Vintage postcard showing two women kissing, "I hate to see a woman do a mans job"1914 (litho)
884513 Vintage postcard showing two women kissing, " I hate to see a woman do a mans job" 1914 (litho); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Le Sommeil, 1866. Artist: Gustave Courbet
Le Sommeil, 1866. From the collection of the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France

Callisto And Artemis
The nymph Callisto succumbs to the embraces of Zeus, who is disguised as the goddess Artemis. Artemis, who demanded that her nymphs remained chaste

The Sleepers (Le Sommeil). Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Sleepers (Le Sommeil). Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Ice Skating Women 1899
Grey & white fur trim with wrap over jacket bodice, gored skirt decorated just below knee level. Blue costume with brown fur trim, red blouse, jacket with striped revers. Date: 1899

A group of three transvestites
Three transvestite ladies in suits and smart hats stand arm-in-arm

Two Women Embracing, 1913. Creator: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two Women Embracing, 1913. Found in the Collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Two ladies walking down a winding lane (engraving)
8634851 Two ladies walking down a winding lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two ladies walking down a winding lane)

Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo)
8675962 Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), English poet and novelist

Literature. The american poet Natalie Clifford Barney. Photo, USA, c.1900 (b/w photo)
3434390 Literature. The american poet Natalie Clifford Barney. Photo, USA, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Litterature. La poetesse americaine Natalie Clifford Barney. Photo, USA, vers 1900. Coll)

Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo)
3434387 Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: The American poet Natalie Clifford Barney and the British poet Renee Vivien.); Photo © CCI.

The world upside down, 19th century (Epinal print))
ELD4836729 The world upside down, 19th century (Epinal print)); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world upside down, an imaginary land: a man wearing woman clothes (transvestite) - Epinal print

Art. The american painter Romaine Brooks. Photo, France, 1923. (b/w photo)
3434388 Art. The american painter Romaine Brooks. Photo, France, 1923. (b/w photo); (add.info.: Art. Photo, France, 1923. Coll. Part, Art. The american painter Romaine Brooks)

Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, c.1900 (photo)
2145147 Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Litterature. Photo, France, vers 1900. Coll. Part. Literature)

Fireflies. Creator: Kandler, Ludwig (1856-1927)
Fireflies. Private Collection

Les Baigneuses ou Petit Lesbos, 1910. Creator: Girieud, Pierre Paul (1876-1948)
Les Baigneuses ou Petit Lesbos, 1910. Private Collection

The anglers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje
The anglers, c.1744. Alternative title: Genre Scene with Elegant Young Couple in a Landscape

Two women in Italian costume, 1851. Creator: Moritz Calisch
Two women in Italian costume, 1851

Miss Dorothy Arzner and Marion Morgan, portrait photograph, 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Arzner and Marion Morgan, portrait photograph, 1927. Address: Famous Players, Culver City, California. Film director Arzner with her partner, choreographer and screenwriter Marion Morgan

Le sommeil, 1866. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Le sommeil, 1866

Tender confession, 1894. Creator: Carrière-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
Tender confession, 1894. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Tender confession, 1894. Creator: Carrière-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
Tender confession, 1894. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmess embrassant), ca 1790-1794. Creator: Boilly
Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmess embrassant), ca 1790-1794. Found in the Collection of The Ramsbury Manor Foundation

Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmes s'embrassant), c. 1790-1794 (oil on canvas)
7488076 Two Young Women Kissing (Deux jeunes femmes s'embrassant), c. 1790-1794 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); (add.info)

An Erotic Scene, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196916 An Erotic Scene, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 17.3x11.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Mascarades et Amusettes, 1933. Private Collection

Two friends, 1912. Artist: Schiele, Egon (1890-1918)
Two friends, 1912. Private Collection

Miss Barney, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Barney, between c1890 and c1910. Half-length portrait, standing, facing right, wearing diamond printed dress with large sleeves, feathered hat

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, writer, poet and traveller
Lucie Delarue-Mardrus (1874-1945)was a prolific poet and novelist, penning more than 70 books. As well as being married to a man for fifteen years

Ganymede, 1560 circa (bronze)
7146182 Ganymede, 1560 circa (bronze) by Ammannati, Bartolomeo (1511-92) (attr. to); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Ganymede, 1560 circa)

Ganymede, 1548-1550 (marble)
7146180 Ganymede, 1548-1550 (marble) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Ganymede, 1548-1550, Benvenuto Cellini, marble)

Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)
7146205 Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble) by Vinci, Pierino da (1530-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa)

Apollo and Hyacinthus, 1548 circa (marble)
7146184 Apollo and Hyacinthus, 1548 circa (marble) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Apollo and Hyacinthus, 1548 circa)

Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting)
7129462 Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Jupiter and Ganymede, Anton Raphael Mengs)

Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble)
7146211 Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Ganymede and the eagle, 1st/2nd century AD (marble)
7146679 Ganymede and the eagle, 1st/2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Ganymede and the eagle, 1st/2nd century AD)

Ganymede, 18th century (marble)
7146873 Ganymede, 18th century (marble) by Coustou, Guillaume I (1677-1746); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Ganymede, marble, signed by Guillame Coustou (1716-1777)

Roses dans la Nuit, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035637 Roses dans la Nuit, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Chant Pastoral, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035627 Chant Pastoral, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035603 Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035622 Illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre
3025986 Marquise de Merteuils visit to Cecile de Volangess bedchamber, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) pub

La Flute, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035635 La Flute, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Vie de Bilitis, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035623 Vie de Bilitis, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Lykas, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035599 Lykas, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Caricature depicting King Henry III of France as a homosexual monster (engraving)
7186160 Caricature depicting King Henry III of France as a homosexual monster (engraving) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Tombeau des Naiades, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035641 Le Tombeau des Naiades, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Lesbianism: A Journey through Art and History" Lesbianism, a topic that has been both celebrated and stigmatized throughout history, is beautifully depicted in various forms of art. From Gustave Courbet's iconic painting "Le Sommeil" in 1866 to Egon Schiele's intimate portrayal of "Two Women Embracing" in 1913, these artworks capture the essence of same-sex love. In ancient mythology, Callisto and Artemis stand as symbols of lesbian desire. Their story resonates with the struggles faced by queer women even today. Similarly, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's depiction of La Goulue at the Moulin Rouge showcases an environment where LGBTQ+ individuals found solace and acceptance. The representation extends beyond paintings; Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, a writer and poet from the early 20th century, challenged societal norms with her openly lesbian identity. Her courage paved the way for future generations to embrace their true selves. Even centuries before these modern expressions emerged, artists like Boilly dared to depict two young women kissing during the late 18th century. This boldness serves as a reminder that love knows no boundaries or time constraints. Not limited to human relationships alone, classical sculptures such as Ganymede portray same-sex desire between men while Bacchus and Ampelos immortalize their bond through marble craftsmanship. As we delve into history further still, we encounter figures like Marchioness of Milford Haven and Gloria Vanderbilt who defied conventions by embracing their own identities fearlessly. Through ice skating scenes captured in photographs from 1899 or timeless works like Ganymede made in bronze circa 1560 - all these pieces contribute to an ongoing narrative celebrating diversity within our society. These artistic representations remind us that lesbianism is not merely a contemporary phenomenon but rather an integral part of human existence throughout history.