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Courtesan as Daruma, ca. 1800; inscription ca. 1810. Creator: Utagawa ToyoharuCourtesan as Daruma, ca. 1800; inscription ca. 1810. Bodhidharma, the legendary founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, is often depicted with a similar red cloak. Edo period (1615-1868)
The Brine Maiden Matsukaze, early 18th century. Creator: Nishimura ShigenobuThe Brine Maiden Matsukaze, early 18th century. Edo period (1615-1868)
Courtesan on Parade, late 1730s-early 1740s. Creator: Miyagawa IsshoCourtesan on Parade, late 1730s-early 1740s
Courtesan of Eguchi (Eguchi no kimi), Painting: 1770-80; inscription: 1820s-1830s. Creator: ShunshoCourtesan of Eguchi (Eguchi no kimi), Painting:1770-80; inscription: 1820s-1830s
Courtesan and Attendant in Early Spring, early 18th century. Creator: KakondoCourtesan and Attendant in Early Spring, early 18th century. Edo period (1615-1868)
Courtesan Writing a Letter, ca. 1715. Creator: Kaigetsudo DoshinCourtesan Writing a Letter, ca. 1715. Edo period (1615-1868)
Courtesan-Dancer (Shirabyoshi) for the New Year, 1764-88. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiCourtesan-Dancer (Shirabyoshi) for the New Year, 1764-88
Three Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara... early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda EishiThree Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara; or " Scenes of Pleasure at the Height of Spring", early 19th century
Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth, 1756-1815. Creator: Hosoda EishiCourtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth, 1756-1815
Courtesan and Attendants, late 18th century. Creator: ShunshoCourtesan and Attendants, late 18th century
Melancholy Courtesan, ca. 1750. Creator: UnknownMelancholy Courtesan, ca. 1750
Courtesan Resting on the Veranda, 18th century. Creator: Furuyama MoromasaCourtesan Resting on the Veranda, 18th century
Song of the Lute, 1585. Creator: Ding YunpengSong of the Lute, 1585
Woman Reading under a Mosquito Net, ca. 1720. Creator: Fuhiken TokikazeWoman Reading under a Mosquito Net, ca. 1720
A Courtesan and Her Lover Estranged by a Quarrel: Page from a Rasamanjari series, 1694-95A Courtesan and Her Lover Estranged by a Quarrel: Page from a Rasamanjari series, dated 1694-95
Courtesan and Attendant Playing with a Dog, ca. 1716-1736. Creator: Nishikawa SukenobuCourtesan and Attendant Playing with a Dog, ca. 1716-1736
Courtesan Enjoying a Cool Summer Evening, 1741. Creator: Haritsu OgawaCourtesan Enjoying a Cool Summer Evening, 1741
Woman at a Balcony, 1887-88. Creator: Jean-Leon GeromeWoman at a Balcony, 1887-88
Marie Rinteau, called Mademoiselle de Verrieres, 1761. Creator: Francois Hubert DrouaisMarie Rinteau, called Mademoiselle de Verrieres, 1761
La Belle Otero, 1890s. Creator: Photo studio Reutlinger, ParisLa Belle Otero, 1890s. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France
Prostitute in Half Figure, 1518. Creator: Graf, Urs (c. 1485-1527 / 28)Prostitute in Half Figure, 1518. Found in the Collection of Art Museum Basel
Courtesan looking at prints, 1770, (1924). Creator: Suzuki HarunobuCourtesan looking at prints, 1770, (1924). From the " Ehon Seiro Bijin Awase" by Suzuki Harunobu, [1770]. The work depicts courtesans of the great houses (the Green Houses )
Kitty Fisher, c1750, (1920). Creator: Francis CotesKitty Fisher, c1750, (1920). Kitty Fisher (1741-1767) a prominent British courtesan whose image was enhanced by attention from Sir Joshua Reynolds. From " The Connoisseur Vol
Courtesans, 1661, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuCourtesans, 1661, (1924). From the " Taka Byobu Kuda Monogatari" by Moronobu, 2 volumes, Manji 3, [1661]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan"
Old man beguiled by courtesans, ca 1537. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)Old man beguiled by courtesans, ca 1537. From a private collection
Thais is this, the harlot, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThais is this, the harlot, whose false lip answer d her doting paramour that ask d, " Thankest me much!", c1890
Ninon De L Enclos, (1933). Creator: UnknownNinon De L Enclos, (1933). Portrait of Ninon De Lenclos (1620-1705), French author, courtesan, and patron of the arts. From " Gestalten Der Weltgeschichte"
Nelly O Brien, c1762-1763, (c1912). Artist: Sir Joshua ReynoldsNelly O Brien, c1762-1763, (c1912). Painting in the Wallace Collection. Nelly O Brien (died 1768), a well-known beauty and courtesan, holding a Maltese lapdog
Marie-Anne de La Tremoille (1642-1722), Princess of Ursins, French politician, courtesan of Maria Luisa Gabriela of Savoy, engraving, 1870
London Curtezan, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce TempestLondon Curtezan, (c1688?). A courtesan with beauty spots, holding a mask and a fan. Beauty spots were used to hide scars from smallpox or venereal disease. From Cries of London, (c1688?)
Catching an elephant, 1812. Two prostitutes encourage a hugely obese man towards the door of the Royal Bagnio in Bagnio Court, later known as Roman Bath Street
The London Courtesan, Cries of London, (c1688?)The London Courtesan. A London courtesan, holding a fan. From Cries of London, (c1688?)
The Harlots Nurse or Modern Procuress, 1750The Harlots Nurse or Modern Procuress, pub. 1750 (b/w engraving)
Courtesan. Found in the Collection of The Sumida Hokusai Museum, Tokyo
Venetian courtesan, Between 1660 and 1670. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Idealized Portrait of a Courtesan as Flora. Found in the Collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main
The Young Courtesan. Artist: Sigalon, Alexandre Francois Xavier (1787-1837)The Young Courtesan. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris
Courtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiw Artist: AnonymousCourtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiwara. Private Collection
Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus... Artist: Bertelli, Pietro (active 1580-1616)Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus.... Private Collection
Portrait of a Woman (Portrait of a Courtesan), 1520. Artist: Palma il Vecchio, Jacopo, the Elder (1480-1528)Portrait of a Woman (Portrait of a Courtesan), 1520. Found in the collection of the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan
Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami, Late 18th cent Artist: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C
Morning Parting at the Temporary Lodgings of the Pleasure Quarter, 1801. Artist: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)Morning Parting at the Temporary Lodgings of the Pleasure Quarter, 1801. Found in the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts
Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya House, 1801. Artist: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya House, 1801. Found in the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts
Tsukasa Dayu of Higashi Ogiya in Osakas Shinmachi District, c. 1800. Artist: Choki, Eishosai (active ca. 1780-1809)Tsukasa Dayu of Higashi Ogiya in Osakas Shinmachi District, c. 1800. Found in the collection of the Honolulu Academy of Arts
Mademoiselle Duthe, c1780, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois JaninetMademoiselle Duthe, c1780, (1913). Mademoiselle Rosaline Duthe (1748-1830), French dancer and courtesan. After Jacques Antoine Lemoine (1751 - 1824). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century
Apres La Bataille, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]
Ces Damess Amusent, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]
Grafin Dubarry 1743-1793, 1934. Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry (1743-1793) was the last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France