Mistresses Collection

Mrs George Keppel and her daughter
Alice Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII, pictured with her debutante daughter, Violet (later Trefusis). The Tatler reports that Mrs Keppel threw a wonderfully successful ball at the beginning of

A portrait of Mrs Lillie Langtry. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, was a British music hall singer and stage actress famous for her many stage productions including She Stoops to Conquer

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Franz Josef I and Katharina Schratt
3786319 Franz Josef I and Katharina Schratt; (add.info.: Franz Josef I and Katharina Schratt. KS: Austrian actress and mistress of Franz Josef I, 11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940)

Cambodia - Phnom-Penh - The six favourites of King Sisowath
Cambodia - Phnom-Penh - The six Favourites (Mistresses) of King Sisowath (1840-1927). Date: circa 1910

She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV

L Homme Entre Deux Ages, Et Ses Deux Maitresses (engraving)
2787211 L Homme Entre Deux Ages, Et Ses Deux Maitresses (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Homme Entre Deux Ages, Et Ses Deux Maitresses)

Mrs Lawson (engraving)
961488 Mrs Lawson (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Lawson. Engraving by B Holl after an original painting by Willem (or William)

Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
961480 Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland)

Roger Mortimer seized at Nottingham Castle (engraving)
820069 Roger Mortimer seized at Nottingham Castle (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, seized at Nottingham Castle)

Portrait of Nell Gwyn (engraving)
820158 Portrait of Nell Gwyn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwyn, actress and mistress of King Charles II of England, seated wearing loose robes)

The woeful lamentation of Jane Shore (engraving)
585104 The woeful lamentation of Jane Shore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The woeful lamentation of Jane Shore)

The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)
473431 The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562137 The Rival Queens or a Political Heat for Rege and Grege, 1789 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Legend of Chelsea Hospital (engraving)
605270 Legend of Chelsea Hospital (engraving) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Legend of Chelsea Hospital, designed by Sir Christopher Wren)

Illustration for Napoleon et les Femmes by Louis Claude Frederic Masson
CHT218678 Illustration for Napoleon et les Femmes by Louis Claude Frederic Masson (1847-1923) first published 1894 (colour litho) by Scott

Lady Hamilton as Circe (engraving)
1603474 Lady Hamilton as Circe (engraving) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Hamilton as Circe. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 August 1892)

Laying the Inscription-Stone of the British and Foreign School Societys New Training College for Mistresses
1098131 Laying the Inscription-Stone of the British and Foreign School Societys New Training College for Mistresses, at Stockwell (engraving) by English School

Nell Gwynn (engraving)
961485 Nell Gwynn (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwynn. Engraving by Thomas Wright)

Check Mate, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562189 Check Mate, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The British and Foreign School Societys New Training College for One Hundred Mistresses at Stockwell (engraving)
1613037 The British and Foreign School Societys New Training College for One Hundred Mistresses at Stockwell (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving)
820155 Portrait of Barbara Palmer, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Palmer)

The British and Foreign School Societys new training college (engraving)
606787 The British and Foreign School Societys new training college (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The house with two mistresses is unswept (colour litho)
5205424 The house with two mistresses is unswept (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house with two mistresses is unswept)

Group of Mistresses, 1902 (b / w photo)
5990772 Group of Mistresses, 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Mistresses, 1902)

Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving)
961498 Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise de Querouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734)

Frances, Duchess of Richmond (engraving)
961487 Frances, Duchess of Richmond (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances, Duchess of Richmond)

Madame du Barry, 1771 (colour aquatint on paper)
2968273 Madame du Barry, 1771 (colour aquatint on paper) by Gautier D Agoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-86); 44.7x33.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Jeanne Becu)

The Lamplighters Address to All His Worthy Masters and Mistresses, by A Lamplighter (engraving)
586259 The Lamplighters Address to All His Worthy Masters and Mistresses, by A Lamplighter (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlotte de Sauve (chromolitho)
964363 Charlotte de Sauve (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte de Sauve, French noblewoman and a mistress of King Henry of Navarre; France)

The Mahant of Tarakeshwar with his mistress, Elokeshi who offers him pan, Kalighat Album
874073 The Mahant of Tarakeshwar with his mistress, Elokeshi who offers him pan, Kalighat Album, c.1880 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 45.2 x27 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Maid misunderstanding her mistress (colour litho)
3096336 Maid misunderstanding her mistress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid misunderstanding her mistress)

Man leaving his wife with his mistress (colour litho)
3096330 Man leaving his wife with his mistress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man leaving his wife with his mistress)

Catharine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester (engraving)
820156 Catharine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catharine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, with her hair in curls)

Stockwell College, London - The British and Foreign School Societys Training College for Mistresses (....!) Date: circa 1908

FINISHING TOUCHES 1884
Servant puts the finishing touches to her mistresses dress. Date: 1884

Freda Dudley Ward and daughters
Mrs W. Dudley Ward, wife of the lieutenant commander in teh R.N.R. and M.P. for Southampton. WINIFRED FREDA DUDLEY WARD, NEE BIRKIN (1894-1983)

Freda Dudley Ward, WW1
Mrs W. Dudley Ward, wife of the lieutenant commander in teh R.N.R. and M.P. for Southampton. WINIFRED FREDA DUDLEY WARD, NEE BIRKIN (1894-1983)

Alice Keppel and Elsa Maxwell at Biarritz in 1933
Mrs George Keppel, otherwise known as Alice Keppel, formerly mistress of King Edward VII, pictured here on holiday at Biarritz in 1933 with Elsa Maxwell, American gossip columnist

Portrait Hortense Manzini Duchess Mazarin mistresses
Portrait of Hortense Manzini, Duchess of Mazarin, Duchess of Mazarin. She was one of the mistresses of Charles II of England, Hortense Mancini duchess of Mazarin

The Hon. George and Mrs Keppel
Alice Keppel (1869 - 1947), famous mistress of King Edward VII, pictured walking in Hyde Park with her husband George Keppel in 1913

Alice Keppel
EDWARD VII Mrs George Keppel, mistress of King Edward VII and, according to The Sketch, " the most fascinating woman in England"

Duel of Mistresses
In hot-blooded Austria, fraulein Manna (19) and fraulein Reiter (21, rival mistresses of an army captain, shoot it out - leaving him with only one bedfellow

Wearer and Maker 1884
Servant puts the finishing touches to her mistresses dress. Date: 1884

Mary Cornwallis-West
Mary Adelaide Virginia Thomasina Eupatoria " Patsy" Cornwallis-West (n饠 FitzPatrick; 1856 - 21 July 1920) Edwardian socialite and mistress of the future King Edward VII

Anne Princesse Soubise
ANNE de ROHAN, princesse de SOUBISE one of Louis XIVs mistresses Date: 1648 - 1709

Grand Fantastical Parade New-York December 2
Artokoloro

Lady Mayoress and Mistress Cutler presenting medals, 3rd Northern General Base Hospital, Broomhall, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

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"Mistresses: A Glimpse into the Lives of Powerful Women" Mrs George Keppel and her daughter: An intimate portrait capturing the bond between a mistress and her child, showcasing strength in unconventional relationships. A portrait of Mrs Lillie Langtry: The enchanting beauty who captivated hearts, defying societal norms as she embraced her role as a mistress with grace and allure. Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family: Unveiling the complexities within royal families, where mistresses often played significant roles behind closed doors. "She'll be Queen Yet": Exploring the untold stories of ambitious mistresses whose influence shaped history's most powerful figures, challenging traditional notions of power dynamics. Freda Dudley Ward and daughters: Amidst World War I turmoil, these resilient women stood by their beloved mother while navigating society's judgmental gaze on their unconventional family structure. Eleanor Nell Gwyn, c. 1670 (oil on canvas): Celebrating one of history's most famous mistresses turned actress-turned-royal favorite; an embodiment of wit and charm that transcended social boundaries. Cambodia - Phnom Penh - The six favorites of King Sisowath: Peering into exotic tales from distant lands, where kings indulged in passionate affairs that blurred lines between love and power. L'Homme Entre Deux Ages Et Ses Deux Maitresses (engraving): Delving into artistry that immortalizes complex relationships; this engraving captures the intricate dance between desire, age-old wisdom, and youthful passion. Mrs Lawson (engraving): Portraying a woman who defied conventions to embrace love outside societal expectations; reminding us that happiness knows no bounds when it comes to matters of the heart. Barbara, Duchess of Cleveland (engraving).