Courtesans Collection

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

Exotic Oriental Vase Dance - postcard reproduction of a painting by Fabio Fabbi (1861-1946). Date: 1906

Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving)
1757254 A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving) by Morlon, Antony Paul Emile (fl.1868-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Courtesans Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house Mirror
Courtesans Takikawa and Hanaogi from the Ogiya house Mirror of manuscripts of the new beautiful courtesans from the Yoshiwara (series title) Yoshiwara keisei shin bijin jihitsu kagami

Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress
528253 Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Geisha undergoing training. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers
528254 Geisha undergoing training. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Courtesans Matsura and Yosoi of the Mastaba-ya
2909947 The Courtesans Matsura and Yosoi of the Mastaba-ya; (add.info.: The Courtesans Matsura and Yosoi of the Mastaba-ya. Print shows two courtesans, bust portraits, facing left)

Samurai walk past courtesans in barred teahouses, a courtesan entertains a customer upstairs
FLO4630772 Samurai walk past courtesans in barred teahouses, a courtesan entertains a customer upstairs, and a man with a lantern guides a couple in the street. Scene in Kyomachi Yoshiwara

Courtesans in a Peony Garden, mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Courtesans in a Peony Garden, mid-19th century

No. 3, Shizunoo, from the series An Excellent Selection of Thirty-six Noted Courtesans... 1860-61. Private Collection

No. 27, Tamagiku, from the series An Excellent Selection of Thirty-six Noted Courtesans... 1860-61. Private Collection

A Beauty of the Matsuba, from the series "Courtesans of the Five Festivals (Yukun gosekku)", ca 1805. Private Collection

The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya House Attended by Two Kamuro. Creator: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)
The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya House Attended by Two Kamuro. Private Collection

Fête champêtre with Turkish Courtiers under a Tent, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Fete champetre with Turkish Courtiers under a Tent, c.1720-c.1737

Officers and Courtesans in an Interior, 19th century. Creator: Constantin Guys
Officers and Courtesans in an Interior, 19th century

La Belle Otéro, c. 1895. Creator: Pal (Jean de Paléologue) (1855-1942)
La Belle Otero, c. 1895. Private Collection

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans lighting pipes, putting on make up. Detail from a larger artwork

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans making tea. Detail from a larger artwork

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans sleeping. Detail from a larger artwork

King Charles II hiding up an oak tree in Boscobel Wood, after the Battle of Worcester, 1651. Parliamentarian or Roundhead soldier interrogate a local Royalist family. The Royal Oak

The Courtesan Oyodo of the Tsuruya House, 1818. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Courtesans of the Greenhouse, 1806. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Courtesans of the Greenhouse, 1806

Two Courtesans on a Moonlit Balcony at a House of Pleasure in Shinagawa, from the series Nan eki Shufu, c
2969539 Two Courtesans on a Moonlit Balcony at a House of Pleasure in Shinagawa, from the series Nan eki Shufu, c.1774 (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as a Tall Courtesan Standing in a Room (colour woodblock print)
5043882 Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as a Tall Courtesan Standing in a Room (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: One of diptych)

The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)
3930723 The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722) by Toyohiro, Utagawa (1773-1828); 101.7x41.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. This print may depict a scene from a Soga brothers drama. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Perspective Picture of a Large Room (Senjojiki uki-e no zu), 1765. Possibly a scene in the pleasure quarters, with a shamisen and koto in the foreground. Attributed to Ishikawa Toyonobu

Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Kisegawa of the Matsubaya... c. 1797. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Kisegawa of the Matsubaya with Attendants Onami and Menami, c. 1797

The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796 / 98
The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796/98

A parody of courtesans on display at the Ogiya (Ogiya mise yatsushi), c. 1795

The Courtesans Hanaogi, Segawa, and Miyahito of the Ogiya, c. 1796 / 97
The Courtesans Hanaogi, Segawa, and Miyahito of the Ogiya, c. 1796/97

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans lighting pipes, putting on make up and making tea while others still sleep

The Courtesans Misayama of the Chojiya and Wakana of the Matsubaya Parading... c
The Courtesans Misayama of the Chojiya and Wakana of the Matsubaya Parading under Cherry Blossoms, c. 1789/1801

In a Pleasure House in Shinagawa (Shinagawa no rojo), late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
In a Pleasure House in Shinagawa (Shinagawa no rojo), late 18th-early 19th century

A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Courtesans Hired... c. 1794
A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Courtesans Hired for the New Years Holidays - Takigawa of the Ogiya, c. 1794

Beauties Parodying the Seven Sages - A Selection of Younger Courtesans... c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Beauties Parodying the Seven Sages - A Selection of Younger Courtesans (Shichi kenjin yatsushi bijin shinzo zoroe): Kumegawa of the Ogiya, c. 1793

The Six Immortals of Poetry, Abbreviated, c. 1795. Creator: Chokosai Eisho
The Six Immortals of Poetry, Abbreviated, c. 1795. Three of the most beautiful courtesans in the Yoshiwara pleasure district are depicted, each with a male guest

Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744 / 51
Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744/51

Courtesans of Yoshiwara and their attendants viewing the peonies on Nakanocho, c. 1787

Snowy Morning in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro yuki no ashita), c. 1789

A Party in the Shinagawa Pleasure Quarters, c. 1790. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Party in the Shinagawa Pleasure Quarters, c. 1790

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Courtesans: Masters of Elegance and Seduction From the enchanting world of Japanese Geisha to the captivating allure of Catherine Walters, they have long held a place in history as symbols of beauty, grace, and sophistication. Their talents extended far beyond mere companionship, encompassing traditional flower arranging and even exotic Oriental vase dances. In Japan, Geishas were revered for their impeccable skills in various arts. A profile portrait captures a smiling Geisha girl radiating warmth and charm while playing the traditional Shamisen instrument. Another image showcases a picturesque garden scene where a Geisha gracefully poses on a small stone bridge, epitomizing tranquility amidst nature's splendor. Across continents, Catherine Walters captivated Victorian society with her irresistible charm. Known as "The Venus, " she was one of England's most famous courtesans. Her timeless beauty is immortalized in an exquisite color engraving depicting her at leisurely play - billiards becoming an unexpected backdrop to her elegance. Meanwhile, gentlemen sought solace in the arms of their own courtesans who catered to their every desire. These refined women provided not only physical pleasure but also intellectual stimulation through engaging conversations and witty banter. Delving into historical narratives reveals intriguing tales such as King Charles II hiding up an oak tree during his escape from Boscobel or Oyodo's mesmerizing presence at Tsuruya House in 1818 - both renowned courtesans leaving indelible marks on their respective eras. As we explore these glimpses into the lives throughout time, it becomes evident that they were more than just objects of desire; they were artists who mastered the delicate dance between seduction and refinement. Whether through captivating performances like the Exotic Oriental Vase Dance or adorning themselves with opulent mirrors like those found at Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house – each detail contributed to their allure.