Courtisane Collection (#2)

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"

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

Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1579-1633
FLO4678150 Catherine Henriette de Balzac d'Entragues, Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1579-1633. After a miniature oil painting

Madonna surrounded by seraphim and cherubim, 1452 (oil on panel)
JLJ4653970 Madonna surrounded by seraphim and cherubim, 1452 (oil on panel) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80); 94.5 x 85.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

May: the courtiers walk. Illuminated manuscript page taken from "
JLJ4583845 May: the courtiers walk. Illuminated manuscript page taken from " Book of Hours of the Duchess of Burgundy

Portrait of Jeanne Becu, Countess (or Madame) du Barry (1743-1793)
JLJ4644355 Portrait of Jeanne Becu, Countess (or Madame) du Barry (1743-1793), courtesan and mistress of Louis XV, a Louveciennes at the age of 46 Painting by Marie Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le brun

W : Liane De Pougy, dancer and courstisane from la Belle Epoque - alphabet in postcard
DUV4221496 W : Liane De Pougy, dancer and courstisane from la Belle Epoque - alphabet in postcard, 1904 (postcard) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); 14x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho)
CHT179660 Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho) by Bataille, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Otero en spectacle aux Folies Bergere)

La Toilette, engraving by Louis Marin Bonnet
STC61973 La Toilette, engraving by Louis Marin Bonnet by Jollain, Nicolas Rene (1732-1804) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

La rose de Malmaison: l imperatrice Josephine de Beauharnais
JLJ4681045 La rose de Malmaison: l imperatrice Josephine de Beauharnais and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his ladies of honor Painting by Victor Vigger du Vigneau (1819-1879) Sun

The Rite of Napoleon. Detail representing Josephine his followers and Philippe Henri
JLJ4646653 The Rite of Napoleon. Detail representing Josephine his followers and Philippe Henri, Marquis of Segur (1724-1801); Jannot de Moncey (Duke of Conegliano)

Portrait of a Lady of the Court by Louis XIV Painting by Francois Desportes (1661-1743)
JLJ4567484 Portrait of a Lady of the Court by Louis XIV Painting by Francois Desportes (1661-1743), 17th century. Besancon, Museum of Fine Arts by Desportes

Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour
JLJ4634629 Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour (known as Madame de Pompadour, 1722-1764), favorite of King Louis XV Painting by Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775)

May: the courtiers walk. Detail of an illuminated manuscript page taken from "
JLJ4583848 May: the courtiers walk. Detail of an illuminated manuscript page taken from " Book of Hours of the Duchess of Burgundy

Poster advertising Liane de Pougy at the Folies-Bergere, Paris
CHT179662 Poster advertising Liane de Pougy at the Folies-Bergere, Paris, end of 19th century (colour litho) by Berthon, Paul (1872-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV followed by the Grand Dauphin riding in front of the cave of Thetis (Thetys
JLJ4564975 Louis XIV followed by the Grand Dauphin riding in front of the cave of Thetis (Thetys) in Versailles King Louis XIV (1638-1715)

Marie Antoinette of Habsburg Lorraine (1754-1793) Queen of France being painted in her
JLJ4602303 Marie Antoinette of Habsburg Lorraine (1754-1793) Queen of France being painted in her room in 1777 at Versailles Peinture a la gouache by Jean Gautier d Agoty (1740-1786), 1777. Dim

Literature. L amant des danseuses, (the dancerss lover)
3434877 Literature. L amant des danseuses, (the dancerss lover), novel by Felicien Champsaur. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1888 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Litterature)

Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour
JLJ4593352 Portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise of Pompadour (known as Madame de Pompadour, 1722-1764), favorite of King Louis XV

The Rite of Napoleon. Detail representing Madame de la Rochefoucault
JLJ4646638 The Rite of Napoleon. Detail representing Madame de la Rochefoucault and Madame Lavalette during the Sacre of Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte

Portrait of La Belle Otero as Mercedes in Une Fete a Seville
CHT179661 Portrait of La Belle Otero as Mercedes in Une Fete a Seville, Theatre Marigny, Paris, 1900 (colour photograph) by Boyer, Paul (1850-1937); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Poster advertising La Belle Otero at the Folies Bergere, c
CHT167989 Poster advertising La Belle Otero at the Folies Bergere, c.1892-94 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

O b : Agustina Otero Iglesias, alias Caroline Otero called La Belle Otero, singer
DUV4221528 O b : Agustina Otero Iglesias, alias Caroline Otero called La Belle Otero, singer, cabaret dancer and important courtisane from la Belle Epoque - Alphabet in postcard

Portrait of Countess Hallez Claparede, Lady of Honour of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920
JLJ4566328 Portrait of Countess Hallez Claparede, Lady of Honour of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920) Painting by Edouard Louis Dubufe (1820-1883), 19th century

Courtesan and Old Man Painting by Lucas Cranach (1472 - 1553). 16th century
JLJ4644932 Courtesan and Old Man Painting by Lucas Cranach (1472 - 1553). 16th century. Musee des Beaux-Arts de Besancon. by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Besancon

garden Aioiya tea house Courtisane two younger attendants
In the garden of the Aioiya tea house, Courtisane with two younger attendants, talking to man in black cloak, watched by man, sitting on couch with pipe in left hand

The Courtesans Coiffure, c. 1700-14 (ink on paper)
XIR178786 The Courtesans Coiffure, c.1700-14 (ink on paper) by Kaigetsudo, Ando (18th century); 91x47.5 cm; Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris

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"Courtisane: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of courtisanes, where beauty, allure, and intrigue intertwine. From Madonna surrounded by seraphim and cherubim in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1452 to the full-length portrait of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour in 1756, these captivating women have left their mark on history. In literature, Victor Joze's novel "Reine de joie" takes us on a thrilling adventure with the Queen of Joy herself. Henri de Toulouse Lautrec's poster for this French masterpiece transports us back to c. 1892 when excitement filled the air. May brings courtiers walking gracefully through illuminated manuscript pages while Jeanne Becu, Countess du Barry captures our attention with her enchanting portrait. Liane De Pougy, a dancer and courtesan from la Belle Epoque era captivates us further as we explore an alphabet postcard dedicated to her. The Folies-Bergere comes alive with La Belle Otero as she dazzles audiences in an exquisite color lithograph poster from 1894. Meanwhile, Louis Marin Bonnet's engraving titled "La Toilette" reveals the intimate moments of preparation that these women indulged in. Josephine de Beauharnais steals our hearts as we delve into "La rose de Malmaison, " an exploration of her life as Empress alongside Napoleon Bonaparte. The Rite of Napoleon showcases Josephine and her followers alongside Philippe Henri in intricate detail. As we gaze upon Francois Desportes' painting depicting a Lady of the Court during Louis XIV's reign, we are transported to a time where elegance reigned supreme. Finally, a funeral statuette made under Tang Dynasty reminds us that even after death courtesans were celebrated for their beauty and influence.