Mistress Collection

Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn
King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, his mistress, in the Gallery at Hever Castle, Kent

Dorothea Jordan - 2
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city

French Bathroom 1906
A chambermaid helps her mistress take a shower in this elaborate bathroom containing bath, shower, bidet and loo, as well as the geyser to supply the hot water

Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, Lady with an Ermine, c1490. Cecilia Gallerani was an influential mistress of the ruler of Milan, Ludovico Sforza

Mrs George Keppel and her daughter
Alice Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII, pictured with her debutante daughter, Violet (later Trefusis). The Tatler reports that Mrs Keppel threw a wonderfully successful ball at the beginning of

A portrait of Mrs Lillie Langtry. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, was a British music hall singer and stage actress famous for her many stage productions including She Stoops to Conquer

Aud Johansen and Cardew Robinson in Maurice Elveys Fun at St Fannys (1954)

Ice Skating Dog
An ice skating dog with a scarf for a lead, out with his young mistress at Wimbledon Common, London, England

Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray
Wife tracks her husband down, under the sea in a diving suit having an affair with attractive mermaid. Date: 1928

King Henry VIII at Hever
HENRY VIII arrives at Hever Castle, Kent, the family home of his mistress, Anne Boleyn, circa 1530

Eleanor "nell"Gwyn, 1650
Eleanor " nell" Gwyn, 1650

Countess of Warwick at sons wedding
The Countess of Warwick, Frances Evelyn Maynard, Lady Brooke, leaving St Margarets Church, Westminster, after the marriage of her son Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville)

Nell Gwynn and the houses in which she lived
Engraved portrait of Nell Gwynn (1650-1687), the English actress and mistress of King Charles II, and two of the houses in which she lived

Emma Hamilton / 4 Poses
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in four poses: The Bacchante, Nature, The Spinstress, and Sensibility

Claire Clairmont
CLAIRE CLAIRMONT stepdaughter of William Godwin, and mother of Byrons daughter Allegra

Henry Meets Anne Boleyn
Henry VIIIs first meeting with Anne Boleyn, who soon becomes his mistress

Lucy Walter / (Mrs Barlow)
LUCY WALTER The mistress of Charles II and mother (by him) of James, Duke of Monmouth

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Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season Freda Dudley Ward
Winifred Birkin on her wedding day arriving at St. Margaret s, Westminster for her marriage to William Dudley Ward. Winifred, better known as Freda Dudley Ward (1894-1983)

Agnes Sorel (c. 1422-50) (oil on panel)
XIR205468 Agnes Sorel (c.1422-50) (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 130x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: favourite of Charles VII (1403-61); ); French, out of copyright

Female Initiation - 6
A candidate is initiated as Mistress of the Temple, lying on a supposed corpse and restoring him to life with the warmth of her body. Date: 1891

Ice Skating Dog
An ice skating dog out with his young mistress at Wimbledon Common, London, England

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and Rosamund Clifford
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife of King Henry II, and Rosamund Clifford, the kings mistress, in Woodstock Park, Oxfordshire

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. French mistress of King Charles II of England. Oil on canvas, 1682, by Pierre Mignard

The King and Queen at Chatsworth
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as part of a shooting party at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. The King is seated at the front, second from left with Queen Alexandra behind him

MARGARITA COGNI. Mistress of Lord Byron. Steel engraving, 1832, after a portrait of c1818

Dorothea Jordan - 1
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city Date: 1762 - 1818

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

In the Harem (colour photogravure)
3657076 In the Harem (colour photogravure) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harem)

Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b / w photo)
6015459 Patsy Cornwallis-West, Irish born aristocrat and mistress of King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CATHERINE I (1684-1727). Mistress and later the second wife of Tsar Peter I of Russia, and Empress of Russia, 1725-27. Catherine involved in a brawl, c1705. Line engraving, late 18th century

Tatler front cover featuring Viscountess Furness
Thelma, Lady Furness (1904 - 1970), born Thelma Morgan featured on the front cover of The Tatler. Thelma married twice, the second time to Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness

Edward VII House Party
EDWARD VII At a weekend party at Taplow Court owned by Lord Desborough. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing behind him, right

Jeanne Du Barry
JEANNE, comtesse DU BARRY mistress of Louis XV. (from a picture by Drouais)

Cleo De Merode / Long Hair
CLEO DE MERODE French actress and dancer who became the mistress of Leopold II of Belgium

Dorothy Jordan / Romney
DOROTHY JORDAN English actress as Peggy in The Country Girl - she later became mistress to the Duke of Clarence (later William IV)

Serving Maid / Chocolate
A serving maid carries a cup of chocolate and a glass of water on a tray

Housemaids Skirts
Mistress to maid : - Julie, you shouldn t wear such tight skirts, you are showing far too much leg

Princely Predilections or, Ancient Music and Modern Discord, 1812 (coloured engraving)
LMG162285 Princely Predilections or, Ancient Music and Modern Discord, 1812 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

SUNDANCE KID & PLACE, c1900. American outlaws Harry Longabaugh, also know as the Sundance Kid and Etta Place, members of The Wild Bunch gang. Photograph, c1900

Edward Vii / Rufford Abbey
EDWARD VII staying at Rufford House near Doncaster as a guest of Lady Savile. The Kings mistress, Alice Keppel is standing fourth from left

Edward VII enjoying theatricals at Chatsworth
Edward VII enjoys private theatricals at Chatsworth: his mistress Mrs George KEPPEL on his left, the Duchess of Devonshire on his right, the Duke in the foreground

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 6
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

DIANE DE POITIERS (1499-1566). Mistress of Henry II of France. Oil on wood painting, c1550

A Dog and her Bath
She was happy every day in the week except Saturdays, for Saturday mornings Mousies mistress would say : Mousie - bath ! and then Mousie would shiver and whimper

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 2
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 1
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

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"Mistress: A Glimpse into the Intriguing Lives of Women Throughout History" Step back in time to a French bathroom in 1906, where secrets whispered behind closed doors unveil scandalous tales. In Webster Murray's play "Horrors, my wife. ", the forbidden allure of a mistress takes center stage. Captivating and enigmatic, Mrs George Keppel and her daughter epitomize elegance in their portrait. Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Lady with an Ermine" portrays Cecilia Gallerani as more than just a muse; she is rumored to be his clandestine lover. Mrs Lillie Langtry, immortalized in paint, captivates hearts with her beauty and charm. Aud Johansen and Cardew Robinson bring laughter to Maurice Elvey's "Fun at St Fannys" (1954), but beneath the comedic facade lies a tale of hidden desires. Even our furry friends are not immune to the enchantment of mistresses - witness an ice-skating dog stealing hearts on frozen ponds. Cora Pearl, renowned courtesan of her time, bewitched high society with her irresistible allure. Travel further back in history to encounter King Henry VIII at Hever Castle, entangled in passionate affairs that would shape England's destiny forever. Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn emerges from humble beginnings to become one of Charles II's most beloved mistresses. The Countess of Warwick graces her son's wedding with regal poise while harboring secrets known only by those who dare delve into history's whispers. Explore Nell Gwynn’s former residences for glimpses into London’s past and the stories they hold within their walls. From scandalous affairs to captivating charisma, these mistresses have left indelible marks on art, literature, and even politics throughout centuries. Their stories remind us that behind every great man stands an equally fascinating woman whose influence cannot be ignored.