Adventuress Collection

Lady Houston D. B. E
DAME FANNY LUCY HOUSTON Adventuress and among the first five women to be made a Dame Commander of the British Empire. Pictured on board her steam yacht, Liberty

Lola Montez / Jules Laure
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ American dancer and adventuress, born in Ireland

Dame Fanny Lucy Houston, DBE (1857-1936), 1935
Dame Fanny Lucy Houston, DBE (1857-1936), British benefactor, philanthropist, adventuress and patriot, 1935. She published Britains Saturday Review

Ida Saint-Elme, known as La Contemporaine, 1834 (bronze)
XIR414581 Ida Saint-Elme, known as La Contemporaine, 1834 (bronze) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Lola Montez (1821-61), 1846 (w / c on paper)
CHT289140 Portrait of Lola Montez (1821-61), 1846 (w/c on paper) by Roqueplan, Camille-Joseph-Etienne (1800-55); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Account of the Confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte
ARH245056 Account of the Confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte and Cagliostro during the trial concerning the Queens necklace, 24th May 1786 (pen & ink on paper) by French School

Interrogation of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, Countess de La Motte (1756-91)
ARH245052 Interrogation of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, Countess de La Motte (1756-91), January 1785 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales

The entering on the prison register of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy
CHT217756 The entering on the prison register of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy, Countess de La Motte (1756-91) 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School

Frontispiece to the Autobiography and Lectures of Lola Montez
XJF380244 Frontispiece to the Autobiography and Lectures of Lola Montez, Countess of Landsfeld (engraving) by English School

Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy (1756-91), Countess de La Motte, c. 1786 (coloured engraving)
CHT245059 Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy (1756-91), Countess de La Motte, c.1786 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Police, Paris

Dame Fanny Lucy Houston- Adventuress
Dame Fanny Lucy Houston (1857-1936) - Adventuress and among the first five women to be made a Dame Commander of the British Empire. Date: 1935

LOLA MONTEZ
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ (1818 - 1861), American dancer and adventuress, born in Ireland - seen here in traditional Spanish costume Date: 1847

Sophie Dawes, Baronne de Feucheres (c1795-1840), 1910. Dawes was an English-born adventuress, best known as a mistress of Louis Henry II, Prince of Conde. From The Connoisseur magazine (June 1910)

Catherine LA Voisin
CATHERINE DESHAYES, veuve Monvoisin, known as LA VOISIN French adventuress who was burnt at the stake for her part in the Chambre Ardente affair involvig dubious magic

Lola Montez / Anon
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ (also Mrs James, Mrs Heald) Irish adventuress, lousy dancer but mistress of (inter alia) Ludwig 1 of Bavaria

Catalina De Erauzo
CATALINA DE ERAUZO Spanish adventuress Date: 1585 - 1650

A Modern Adventuress by Lingford Carson
Promotional postcard for A Modern Adventuress by Lingford Carson. First produced at the Queens Theatre, Keighley, 10th November 1902 and Theatre Royal, Stratford East 21st August 1905

Agnes Marquise De Prie 2
JEANNE AGNES BERTHELOT de PLENEUF, marquise de PRIE French adventuress, mistress of the duc de Bourbon Date: 1698 - 1727

Agnes Marquise De Prie 1
JEANNE AGNES BERTHELOT de PLENEUF, marquise de PRIE French adventuress, mistress of the duc de Bourbon Date: 1698 - 1727

Jeanne Comtesse LA Motte
JEANNE de St.REMY de VALOIS, COMTESSE DE LA MOTTE French adventuress who masterminded the Diamond Necklace Affair implicating Marie Antoinette and others. Date: 1756 - 1791

LOLA MONTEZ (1818-1861). Nee Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress. Cartoon, 1851, showing Lola Montez leaving Europe for American sped by the bitter tears of kings

Portrait of Lola Montez (1821-61), 1844 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo)
XIR121296 Portrait of Lola Montez (1821-61), 1844 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Charlet, Nicolas Toussaint (1792-1845); Private Collection; (add.info)

LOLA MONTEZ (1818?-1861). Nee Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress. Cartoon by David Claypoole Johnston, 1851

ASPASIA (c470-410 B. C. ). Known as Aspasia of Miletus. Greek adventuress and consort of Pericles
ASPASIA (c470-410 B.C.). Known as Aspasia of Miletus. Greek adventuress and consort of Pericles. Lithograph, Italian, 19th century, after an ancient bust

COMTESSE DU BARRY (1746-1793). Full name: Marie Jeanne Becu. French adventuress and mistress of Louis XV

Nee Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress. Daguerreotype by Southworth and Hawes, c1851
LOLA MONTEZ (1818-1861). Nee Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress. Daguerreotype by Southworth and Hawes, c1851

The Adventuress 1717. Oil on canvas. Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) French painter. Garden landscape with fashionably dressed woman in centre

Bianca Cappello - 2
BIANCA CAPPELLO Venetian adventuress who became the wife of Francesco di Medici, duca di Toscania. Date: 1542 - 1587

LOLA MONTEZ (1818-1861). N

Madames De Elme
MADAME ST DE ELME, known as La Contemporaine - Dutch adventuress who published indiscreet reminiscences of her indiscreet life. 1775? - 1840S?

Georgina Weldon
GEORGINA WELDON (nee Thomas) Remarkable and eccentric adventuress, opera singer, mistress of Charles Gounod etc. Date: 1837 - 1914

LOLA MONTEZ (1818-1861). N e Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress
LOLA MONTEZ (1818-1861). N© e Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Irish dancer and adventuress. Photograph, mid 19th century

Bianca Cappello - 1
BIANCA CAPPELLO Venetian adventuress who became the wife of Francesco di Medici, duca di Toscania

Aspasia (Sculpture)
ASPASIA Greek adventuress and consort of the Athenian statesman Pericles, said to have taught rhetoric and to have conversed with Socrates

Laboratory of LA Voisin
The laboratory of La Voisin, (Catherine Deshayes), Parisian adventuress, black magician and fortune teller who was eventually burnt for her wickedness

Mrs Christian Davis
MRS CHRISTIAN DAVIS nee CAVENAUGH alias MOTHER ROSS Irish adventuress and cross-dresser

Marina Mniszech
MARINA MNISZECH - Polish adventuress who married two false Dmitris (claimants to the Russian throne. After a wildly adventurous life she died in prison

Lorenza Cagliostro
LORENZA FELICIANA, known as Seraphina, companion and associate of Giuseppe Balsamo, known as Cagliostro - Italian adventuress

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"Unveiling the Untold Tales of Adventuresses: Lady Houston, Lola Montez, and La Contemporaine" Embark on a journey through history as we delve into the captivating lives of remarkable adventuresses. Lady Houston D. B. E. , a trailblazing woman ahead of her time, left an indelible mark on society with her philanthropy and advocacy for women's rights. Lola Montez, known for her scandalous affairs and mesmerizing performances, captivated audiences worldwide. Her portrait from 1846 captures the enigmatic allure that made her a legend in her own right. Ida Saint-Elme, also known as La Contemporaine, embodied resilience and determination. The bronze sculpture from 1834 immortalizes this fearless woman who defied societal norms to pursue her passions. The account of the confrontation between Comtesse de la Motte sheds light on one of history's most infamous scandals. Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy's interrogation reveals the intricate web she wove to deceive French royalty in pursuit of wealth and power. As we turn the pages of Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy's prison register entry, we catch a glimpse into the consequences she faced for her audacious actions. The frontispiece to Lola Montez's autobiography offers insight into her fascinating life story filled with triumphs and tribulations. Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy is brought to life through a colored engraving from around 1786. This depiction showcases both her beauty and cunning nature that allowed her to manipulate those around her. Dame Fanny Lucy Houston emerges as another formidable adventuress whose legacy continues to inspire generations. As depicted in Dame Fanny Lucy Houston DBE (1857-1936), this influential figure broke barriers by becoming one of Britain's first female aviators.