Mistress Collection (page 8)

Mrs Ernest Simpson, future Duchess of Windsor (b / w photo)
5998524 Mrs Ernest Simpson, future Duchess of Windsor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Ernest Simpson, future Duchess of Windsor)

Little girl inadvertently creating an embarrassing situation when telling her father what she learned at school
5999986 Little girl inadvertently creating an embarrassing situation when telling her father what she learned at school (colour litho) by English School

In Times Gone By (colour litho)
6031050 In Times Gone By (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Times Gone By)

The Jazz Mistress at the London Hippodrome
Some pictorial jazz jottings from the Hippodrome. Sketches by Hynes of various performers in The Jazz Mistress, the 1925 revue at the London Hippodrome

Louis Wain cats - Our Mistress is sure to come for us. 1899

Ellen Terry as Mistress Page, Merry Wives of Windsor
Ellen Terry as Mistress Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor. 1906

After the Bath (oil on canvas)
3930856 After the Bath (oil on canvas) by Laureus, Alexander (1783-1823); 38.5x31 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Finnish, out of copyright

The Battle Royal in the Church Yard, from Tom Jones, the History of a Foundling
ABC122922 The Battle Royal in the Church Yard, from Tom Jones, the History of a Foundling, engraved by the artist, illustration from The Works of Henry Fielding, pub. by Henry G

Tomb of Agnes Sorel (c. 1422-50) 1450-59 (stone) (detail)
XIR229565 Tomb of Agnes Sorel (c.1422-50) 1450-59 (stone) (detail) by Morel, Jacques (c.1395-1459) (attr. to); Chateau de Loches, France; French, out of copyright

Mrs Fitzherbert, engraved and pub. by Jean Conde (1725-94), 1792 (stipple engraving)
NP125598 Mrs Fitzherbert, engraved and pub. by Jean Conde (1725-94), 1792 (stipple engraving) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821) (after); 29.2x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Quiet Nap (oil on canvas)
PNH356224 A Quiet Nap (oil on canvas) by Nicholls, Charles Wynne (1831-1903); 45.7x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Advertisement for the Home Washing Machine and Wringer, c. 1869 (colour litho)
PNP382191 Advertisement for the Home Washing Machine and Wringer, c.1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Agnes Sorel (litho)
821166 Agnes Sorel (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agnes Sorel (1422-1450). Agnes Soreau was the officially recognised mistress to Charles VII

L Ecole des Forains, Mlle Eugenie Bonnefois, from Le Petit Journal
884643 L Ecole des Forains, Mlle Eugenie Bonnefois, from Le Petit Journal, 5 December 1897 (colour litho) by French School

Berenice, illustration for Berenice by Jean Racine (1639-99) (engraving
CHT163691 Berenice, illustration for Berenice by Jean Racine (1639-99) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Girls school, the sewing class, engraved by Jacques Bacheley (1712-81) (engraving
CHT242755 Girls school, the sewing class, engraved by Jacques Bacheley (1712-81) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gravelot, Hubert (1699-1773) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Score sheet of L Adultere, a comic song with words by L
CHT181048 Score sheet of L Adultere, a comic song with words by L. Lelievre and music by E. Spencer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria
CHT224682 Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786-1868) c.1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Mlle. de Fontanges, mistress of King Louis XIV, 1661-1681
Marie Angelique de Scorailles, Mlle. de Fontanges, mistress of King Louis XIV, 1661-1681. She wears her hair in long curls over her shoulders, a pearl choker

Madame de Montespan, mistress to King Louis XIV of France, 1640-1707. She wears her hair in ringlets, an unusual dress of lace on one side, and blue silk on the other

Louise de la Valliere, 1644-1710
Louise Francoise de la Baume-le-Blanc, Duchess of La Valliere, mistress to King Louis XIV, 1644-1710. She wears her hair in ringlets, a pearl choker

Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry
Catherine-Henriette de Balzac d Etragues, Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1579-1633. She wears her hair tied up with a ribbon of roses

Gabrielle d Estrees, mistress of King Henry
Gabrielle d Estrees, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1571-1599. She wears her blonde hair tied in a pearl lattice, three-tier lace ruff collar

Renee de Rieux, La Belle Chateauneuf, mistress
Renee de Rieux-Chateauneuf, La Belle Chateauneuf, mistress of King Henry III, 1550-158?. She wears a chaperon with peak, black velvet dress with shoulderpads, lace ruff collar, green sleeves

Marie Touchet, mistress of King Charles IX of France, 1549-1638. Daughter of an apothecary. She wears a bonnet on top of a chaperon, a ruff collar

Anne of Pisseleu, Duchess of Etampes, mistress of King Francis I, 1508-1580. She wears a chaperon headdress, velvet surtout with lace ruff collar, jeweled choker

Diane of Poitiers, mistress of King Henry II of France, 1499-1566. She wears a chaperon headress that ties under the chin, pink velvet surtout with puffed and slashed sleeves trimmed with ermine

Francoise de Foix, Countess of Chateaubriand, 1475-1537
Francoise de Foix, Countess of Chateaubriand, mistress of King Francis I of France, 1475-1537. She wears a chaperon headdress trimmed with gold cloth at the front

Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VII
Agnes Sorel, Dame de beaute, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1409-1450. She wears a tall brocade bonnet with long veil, necklace and velvet dress with fur trim, crakows or poulaines

The beauty Euriant, mistress of the Count of Nevers
Euriant of Savoy, mistress of the Count of Nevers. The story of the beauty Euriant and Gerard de Nevers was related in La Roman de la violette by the poet Gerbert de Montreuil

Katherine O Shea as a young woman, playing the part of Badroulbadour in
TPG447396 Katherine O Shea as a young woman, playing the part of Badroulbadour in Aladdin (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Front cover illustration of Maitresse d Esthetes by Willy (1859-1931) publ
495652 Front cover illustration of Maitresse d Esthetes by Willy (1859-1931) publ. Albin Michel (litho) (b/w photo) by Gottlob

Cartoon (colour litho)
729925 Cartoon (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Charles II. and the Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving)
654497 Charles II. and the Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II. and the Duchess of Portsmouth)

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour 1721-1764
Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour, Marquise de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XIV, 1721-1764. Handcoloured lithograph after an original portrait in Versailles from Le Bibliophile

Marie-Angelique de Scorailles, mistress of King Louis XIV. Marie-Angelique Scoraille de Roursille, Duchesse de Fontagnes. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a miniature in the collection of

Louise de La Valliere, mistress of King Louis XIV
Louise Francoise de la Baume le Blanc, Duchesse de la Valliere, mistress of King Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait by Mignard in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios

Roger de Saint-Lari, Duc de Bellegarde, royal master of the horese to Henry IV and Louis XIII. Famous for his affair with Henry IVs mistress Gabrielle d Estrees

Gabrielle d Estrees, mistress to King Henry IV of France
Gabrielle d Estrees, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henri IV of France. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton

Marie Touchet, mistress to King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph by Dumand after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 46 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Francoise de Foix, mistress to King Francis
Francoise de Foix, Comtesse de Chateaubriant, mistress to King Francis I of France, 1495-1537. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le

Marguerite de Sassenage, Lady Beaumont d. 1471
Marguerite de Sassenage, Lady Beaumont, mistress of the dauphin, later King Louis XI of France, d. 1471. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau, 1409-1450
Agnes Sorel, Lady Fromenteau, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1409-1450. Poisoned on order of the dauphin, later Louis XI

Theatre and Supper at the Savoy (chromolitho)
2816129 Theatre and Supper at the Savoy (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre and Supper at the Savoy. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho)
2778092 In Rome, a maid, helped by one of her companions, was staining a dress with gasoline... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Rome, a maid)

Whither the breath of my mistress calls me (engraving)
3631143 Whither the breath of my mistress calls me (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whither the breath of my mistress calls me)

Nell Gwyn at the door of her lodgings in Drury Lane, London (engraving)
3643788 Nell Gwyn at the door of her lodgings in Drury Lane, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwyn at the door of her lodgings in Drury Lane)

Ariadne on Bor (litho)
3646200 Ariadne on Bor (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne on Bor. Cartoon on King Ludwig I of Bavaria making his mistress, the Irish dancer Lola Montez)

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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.