Mistress Collection (#2)

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 2
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 1
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 4
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 7
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Laclos / Liaisons / Valmont
Le Vicomte de Valmont uses his mistress, Opera as a writing desk whilst writing to the virtuous Mme. Tourvel, whom he plans to seduce

Du Barry - Miniature
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV but was guillotined during the Revolution

Circus Poodle
Circus poodle obeying its mistress. [The complete words of the musical piece are : Bow wow. Bow wow wow. Bow wow wow wow wow.]

Jeanne Hbuterne, 18981920, 1919, Oil, canvas, 36 x 28 3 / 4, 91. 4 73 cm, Paintings
Jeanne Hbuterne, 18981920, 1919, Oil, canvas, 36 x 28 3/4, 91.4 73 cm, Paintings, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian, Livorno, 18841920, Paris, Modigliani depicted, mistress, 1898-1920, twenty works, never

Le Bain (The bath). From: 'Les Peintres Lithographes de Manet à Matisse: Album d..., c.1925
Le Bain (The bath). From: 'Les Peintres Lithographes de Manet a Matisse: Album de Lithographies Originales', c.1925.

Cup (Tasse Jasmin À Pied Cannelé, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angélique De Scorailles..., 1811. Creator: Unknown
Cup (Tasse Jasmin A Pied Cannele, 1St Size) With Portrait Of Marie Angelique De Scorailles, Duchess Of Fontanges (1661-1681), 1811.

Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus
1000940 Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus. German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan
FLO4571989 Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV

Gabrielle d'Estrees, c.1852 (litho)
FLO4571647 Gabrielle d'Estrees, c.1852 (litho); (add.info.: Gabrielle d'Estrees, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux, mistress of King Henri IV of France)

Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at
FLO4618931 Lady Caroline Lamb and King George IV's mistress Marchioness of Conyngham arguing with a foul-mouthed fish wife at Billingsgate fish market

Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress
537420 Lillie Langtry (1853-1929) as Cleopatra, c1885. English society beauty and actress, born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton on Jersey. Called the Jersey Lily'

Marie Touchet, mistress to King Charles IX of France. Handcoloured lithograph by Dumand after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571337 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

Amalie von Wallmoden, Countess of Yarmouth
6116615 Amalie von Wallmoden, Countess of Yarmouth; (add.info.: Amalie Sophie Marianne von Wallmoden, Countess of Yarmouth, born Amalie von Wendt, 1704-1765. Mistress of King George III of England)

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2915285 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

The Love Books of Ovid: My mistress disdains not to incite (colour litho)
5224203 The Love Books of Ovid: My mistress disdains not to incite (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: My mistress disdains not to incite)

Marie Angelique de Scorailles, Duchess of Fontanges, 1661 -1681, portrayed as Venus
1000938 Marie Angelique de Scorailles, Duchess of Fontanges, 1661 -1681, portrayed as Venus. French noblewoman and mistress of Louis XIV of France

Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France
1000935 Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France and victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution

Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du Vaudeville
5855432 Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du Vaudeville.; (add.info.: Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du)

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) joining by the roofs at night the apartments of Louise de La Valliere (1644-1710)
ELD4958462 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) joining by the roofs at night the apartments of Louise de La Valliere (1644-1710) around 1664 - 1665 (King Louis XIV on the roof of Louise de la Valliere house)

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour, Marquise de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV, 1721-1764
FLO4572137 Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour, Marquise de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV, 1721-1764. Handcoloured lithograph after an original portrait in Versailles from Le

Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney
3058480 Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney. From The Magazine of Art published1878; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Dorothea Jordan, 1761 - 1816. Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, mistress and companion of the Duke of Clarence
1000943 Dorothea Jordan, 1761 - 1816. Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, mistress and companion of the Duke of Clarence, future King William IV of the United Kingdom

Maria Anne Fitzherbert, previously Weld, nee Smythe, 1756 - 1837. Longtime companion of the future King George IV of
1000942 Maria Anne Fitzherbert, previously Weld, nee Smythe, 1756 - 1837. Longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom

A governess explains some lessons to her mistress as the two young children run away. 1890 (french engraving)
5617239 A governess explains some lessons to her mistress as the two young children run away. 1890 (french engraving); (add.info.: 02/02/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

Madame Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in "Benvenuto Cellini"
5855401 Madame Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in "Benvenuto Cellini"; (add.info.: Beatrice or Beatrix Person in the role of the Duchesse d'Etampes in Alexandre Dumas)

Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde, royal master of the horese to Henry IV and Louis XIII, c.1852 (litho)
FLO4571721 Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde, royal master of the horese to Henry IV and Louis XIII, c.1852 (litho); (add.info.: Roger de Saint-Lari, Duke of Bellegarde)

Henriette de Balzac d'Entraigues, Marquise de Verneuil, 1579 - 1633. (engraving)
3052746 Henriette de Balzac d'Entraigues, Marquise de Verneuil, 1579 - 1633. (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistress of Henry IV of France.From an engraving by Aubert.)

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000936 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham
FLO4618922 King George IV imitating the actor John Kemble in front of Princess Augusta, his mistress the Marchioness of Conyngham, and the mimick Charles Mathews

Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist
2968380 Mary Robinson nee Darby, 1757 to 1800. English poet, actress and novelist, aka The English Sappho and for her role as Perdita

Marie-Angelique de Scorailles, mistress of King Louis XIV. Marie-Angelique Scoraille de Roursille
FLO4572059 Marie-Angelique de Scorailles, mistress of King Louis XIV. Marie-Angelique Scoraille de Roursille, Duchess de Fontagnes

Louise Francoise de la Baume le Blanc, Duchess de la Valliere, mistress of King Louis XIV
FLO4571984 Louise Francoise de la Baume le Blanc, Duchess de la Valliere, mistress of King Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait by Mignard in Roger de Gaignieres gallery

Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV 1744-1793. Cornart de Vaubernier, Countess du Barry
FLO4572166 Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV 1744-1793. Cornart de Vaubernier, Countess du Barry. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting in Versailles from Le Bibliophile

Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England
1000937 Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn, 1650 - 1687. English actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. Portrayed here as Cupid

King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion
FLO4618915 King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion

Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon, 1832 (litho)
1574738 Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon, 1832 (litho); (add.info.: Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719) mistress and, from 1685

King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in
ELD4941410 King Louis XIV (1638-1715) asking Madame de Maintenon to remove her former favorite Madame de Montespan fell in disgrace following the affairs of poisons around 1683

Brise Fan (known as the Mrs Fitzherbert Fan), English, pierced and painted ivory, c.1785
FIT62535 Brise Fan (known as the Mrs Fitzherbert Fan), English, pierced and painted ivory, c.1785 by English School, (18th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Footman presenting a card that a caller has left for his mistress. Wood engraving, London, 1888
537316 Footman presenting a card that a caller has left for his mistress. Wood engraving, London, 1888; (add.info.: Footman presenting a card that a caller has left for his mistress)

Hernandez Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, in Xaltelolco
528206 Hernandez Cortes or Cortez (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, in Xaltelolco, and beside him is La Malinche his native mistress who acted as interpreter

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, aka Madame de Pompadour, portrayed as Venus, 1721 - 1764
1000939 Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour, aka Madame de Pompadour, portrayed as Venus, 1721 - 1764. Member of the French court and chief mistress of Louis XV. After Francois Boucher

Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant
534976 Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Apelles Painting Campaspe, 1620-1629. Creator: Frans Francken II
Apelles Painting Campaspe, 1620-1629

Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Series: Lives of Modern People

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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.