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Portrait of Mata Hari
Portrait of Mata Hari at the height of her fame Date: 1929
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Agent Courtesan Dancer Double Entertainer Espionage Exotic Fame Fatale Femme Hari Height Mata Pre War
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This portrait of Mata Hari, the enigmatic Dutch exotic dancer and entertainer, captures her at the height of her fame in 1929. Mata Hari, born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, rose to prominence in Europe's jazz age as a modern and oriental dancer, mesmerizing audiences with her seductive performances and alluring persona. Born in 1876, Mata Hari's life was a study in contradictions. She began her career as a courtesan in the Dutch colonial army in Indonesia before moving to Paris and reinventing herself as an exotic dancer. Her shows were a sensation, with audiences enthralled by her sensual movements and the mystery surrounding her background. Mata Hari's fame extended beyond the stage, with her image gracing the covers of magazines and her name becoming synonymous with the femme fatale archetype. However, her glamorous exterior hid a darker truth. During World War I, she was accused of being a double agent, working for both the French and German intelligence services. She was eventually convicted of espionage and executed by firing squad in 1917. Despite her tragic end, Mata Hari's legacy as an entertainer and symbol of the pre-war European era lives on. This portrait, with its striking composition and intriguing subject, offers a glimpse into the complex and captivating life of this legendary figure.
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