Harlotry Collection

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H
ICA4937731 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H

First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love
LUX4734809 First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love on permission"

Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 19/06/09 - The information - Love, Hat, Flowers
ICA4863438 Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 19/06/09 - The information - Love, Hat, Flowers, Gastronomy cook; (add.info.: Illustration by H)

Myths and legends: The Great Prostituee of Babylon riding the dragon at 7 heads
NWI4930932 Myths and legends: The Great Prostituee of Babylon riding the dragon at 7 heads. Colourful engraving from the New Testament

Gervaise meets Gouget on the sidewalk on Boulevard Ornano in Paris (chapter 12)
ELD4953243 Gervaise meets Gouget on the sidewalk on Boulevard Ornano in Paris (chapter 12) Illustration of L'asommoir" by Emile Zola

Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910) for the Cover of Le Rire, 08/08/08 - The invoice - Hygiene, Fashion, Hat
ICA4862487 Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910) for the Cover of Le Rire, 08/08/08 - The invoice - Hygiene, Fashion, Hat, Bathtub

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874667 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B, 1906_9_16: Le quart d'heure de Rabelais - Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Luxure

Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette)
ELD4933211 Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette) during an orgy organized by Jean-Frederic Taillefer

Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5035058 Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 04/06/10 - Ostreiculture - Love, Fashion, Hat
ICA4864204 Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 04/06/10 - Ostreiculture - Love, Fashion, Hat; (add.info.: Illustration by H)

A street in Canton (China)
JAB4121465 A street in Canton (China).; (add.info.: A street in Canton (China).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501, 1857 (engraving)
ELD4945273 The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501 during which his)

Study of naked woman lying on a couch said the woman with white stockings Painting by
JLJ4685368 Study of naked woman lying on a couch said the woman with white stockings Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century

Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome
LRI4600627 Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome, a young man and a courtesan)

Rolla. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929). 1878. Musee des Beaux Arts de Bordeaux
GIA4762427 Rolla. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929). 1878. Musee des Beaux Arts de Bordeaux. by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; (add.info.: Rolla)

Communion. Illustration of "La Maison Tellier", short story by Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)
GIA4807834 Communion. Illustration of "La Maison Tellier", short story by Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), published in 1881. Illustration by G. Lemoine, late 19th century

Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray
FLO4630777 Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

The prodigal child in courtesans also says allegory of the five senses
JLJ4689941 The prodigal child in courtesans also says allegory of the five senses. Anonymous French painting, 16th century. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 89 x 1, 30m

The prodigal son or "allegory of the five senses"
LSE4316066 The prodigal son or " allegory of the five senses". Painting by Johannes Baeck (ca. 1600-1654), oil on canvas, 1637. Flemish art, 17th century. Dim. 122, 5 x 184 cm

The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century)
LRI4571394 The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

Blonde housewife Portrait of prostituee. Painting by Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901
JLJ4570488 Blonde housewife Portrait of prostituee. Painting by Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) 1894 Sun. 0, 68x0, 48 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Toulouse-Lautrec

Le salon de la rue des Moulins (Paris). Watercolour by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec
JLJ4655177 Le salon de la rue des Moulins (Paris). Watercolour by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec (Toulouse-Lautrec) (1864-1901), 1894

Cover of "Les Contemporains", number 13
ICA4859690 Cover of " Les Contemporains", number 13, 1881 - Illustration by Alfred Le Petitty (1841-1909): Vine leaf, Nudite - Louise or Albertine Chalvet

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exploring the Complexities of Harlotry: From Ancient Rome to Modern Times" Harlotry, a term deeply intertwined with human history, has been depicted in various forms of art throughout the ages. In Franco Mistrali's 1866 drawing from "Misteri del Vaticano, " we witness Agnes of Rome being shamefully paraded naked through the streets towards a brothel, highlighting the vulnerability and exploitation often associated with this profession. The Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers (1375-80) portrays another facet within its intricate threads. Amidst scenes depicting biblical cataclysms, one can find glimpses into the world of prostitution, reminding us that even during times of chaos and destruction, such practices persist. Guy de Maupassant's short story "La Maison Tellier" brings forth vivid illustrations by G. Lemoine from the late 19th century. These images capture moments like communion and seduction as they unfold within a brothel setting—a testament to how societal norms intertwine with desires that may be deemed taboo. Henri Gervex's painting "Rolla" (1878) presents an intimate portrayal of a woman lying on a couch—her nudity suggesting her involvement in harlotry. This artwork challenges our perceptions by inviting contemplation on themes such as power dynamics and objectification. Masanobu Okumura's woodblock print from Fuzoku Emakimono depicts three samurai listening attentively while a courtesan plays shamisen—an example showcasing how harlotry was not limited to Western cultures but also found its place in ancient Japan. Even political cartoons have tackled this subject matter; L'assiette au Beurre special Vatican (1905) satirizes issues surrounding religion and morality within Vatican walls—a reminder that no institution is immune to controversy or scandal involving harlots. Historical anecdotes also shed light on the interplay between harlotry and power dynamics.