Mata Hari Collection

Greta Garbo in George Fitzmaurices Mata Hari (1931)
Greta Garbo in Mata Hari (1931)

MATA HARI, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, called (1876-1917). Dutch dancer and spy. Je sais tout, Paris, 1906 (engraving)
AIS5394067 MATA HARI, Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, called (1876-1917). Dutch dancer and spy. Je sais tout, Paris, 1906 (engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto.

Mata Hari (1876-1917) in 1906 (photo)
1699203 Mata Hari (1876-1917) in 1906 (photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); (add.info.: Margaretha Geertruida Zelle called Mata Hari (1876-1917)

Greta Garbo and Ramon Navarro in George Fitzmaurices American drama film Mata Hari, 1931 (coloured photo)
6029552 Greta Garbo and Ramon Navarro in George Fitzmaurices American drama film Mata Hari, 1931 (coloured photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mata Hari (1876-1917), 1906. Creator: Anonymous
Mata Hari (1876-1917), 1906. Private Collection

The official death sentence of Mata Hari, 1917. Found in the collection of Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

Mata Hari, 1900s-1910s. Found in the collection of Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

Mata Hari as Salome. Found in the collection of Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

Mata Hari in La Scala, 1911. Found in the collection of Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

Mata Hari Artist: Merkelbach, Jacob (1877-1942)
Mata Hari. Private Collection

Mata Hari Artist: Anonymous
Mata Hari. Private Collection

Mata Hari, 1906
Mata Hari

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Mata Hari, the enigmatic exotic dancer and spy, lived a life filled with mystery and intrigue. Born in 1876, she rose to fame in Europe's cabarets and theaters, captivating audiences with her alluring performances as Salome and Mata Hari. In the 1900s and 1910s, she became a sensation, with her image immortalized in numerous photographs and paintings. The allure extended beyond the stage, as she used her charms to gather intelligence for her native Netherlands during World War I. However, her double life came to an end in 1917 when she was arrested and put on trial for espionage. The sensational case captivated the world, with the media portraying her as a seductress and traitor. The image was further popularized in Hollywood, with Greta Garbo's portrayal in George Fitzmaurice's 1931 film 'Mata Hari.' Despite the controversy surrounding her, Mata Hari's legend continues to captivate us today, a testament to her enduring allure and the power of the enigmatic figure she presented to the world.