Harlot Collection

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H
ICA4937731 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_7_30: Dance, Adultere, Paternite - Illustration by H

The joyful life in the 16th century: cabaret scene
LSE4104235 The joyful life in the 16th century: cabaret scene; Private Collection; (add.info.: The joyful life in the 16th century: cabaret scene); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love
LUX4734809 First World War: France, Postcard showing drawings of women's boots in front of hairy shoes entitled "Love on permission"

Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 19/06/09 - The information - Love, Hat, Flowers
ICA4863438 Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 19/06/09 - The information - Love, Hat, Flowers, Gastronomy cook; (add.info.: Illustration by H)

Myths and legends: The Great Prostituee of Babylon riding the dragon at 7 heads
NWI4930932 Myths and legends: The Great Prostituee of Babylon riding the dragon at 7 heads. Colourful engraving from the New Testament

Gervaise meets Gouget on the sidewalk on Boulevard Ornano in Paris (chapter 12)
ELD4953243 Gervaise meets Gouget on the sidewalk on Boulevard Ornano in Paris (chapter 12) Illustration of L'asommoir" by Emile Zola

Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874667 Cover of " Les Corbeaux (Paris)", number 77, Satirique en N & B, 1906_9_16: Le quart d'heure de Rabelais - Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Luxure

Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette)
ELD4933211 Emile Blondet and Raphael by Valentin and the courtesans Aquilina and Euphrasie (lorette) during an orgy organized by Jean-Frederic Taillefer

Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5035058 Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Photograph of the beginning of the 20th century.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 04/06/10 - Ostreiculture - Love, Fashion, Hat
ICA4864204 Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930) for the Cover of Le Rire, 04/06/10 - Ostreiculture - Love, Fashion, Hat; (add.info.: Illustration by H)

A street in Canton (China)
JAB4121465 A street in Canton (China).; (add.info.: A street in Canton (China).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501, 1857 (engraving)
ELD4945273 The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: The Georgian night organized by Pope Alexander VI on 31 October 1501 during which his)

Affair of the Queen's Necklace: The Rendez-vous of Louis Rene Edouard de Rohan (Cardinal de Rohan) 1734-1803
ELD4899999 Affair of the Queen's Necklace: The Rendez-vous of Louis Rene Edouard de Rohan (Cardinal de Rohan) 1734-1803

The Prodigal Son Living with Harlots, 1724-1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
The Prodigal Son Living with Harlots, 1724-1761

Cavalier with a Harlot, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cavalier with a Harlot, 17th century

Study of naked woman lying on a couch said the woman with white stockings Painting by
JLJ4685368 Study of naked woman lying on a couch said the woman with white stockings Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century

Rolla. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929). 1878. Musee des Beaux Arts de Bordeaux
GIA4762427 Rolla. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852 - 1929). 1878. Musee des Beaux Arts de Bordeaux. by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; (add.info.: Rolla)

Deborah leads the people of Israel oppressed by Jabin, the king of Canaan to fight
ELD4955827 Deborah leads the people of Israel oppressed by Jabin, the king of Canaan to fight. Engraving from Holy History by Lahure 19th century Private Collection by French School

Communion. Illustration of "La Maison Tellier", short story by Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)
GIA4807834 Communion. Illustration of "La Maison Tellier", short story by Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), published in 1881. Illustration by G. Lemoine, late 19th century

The Mikado and the Jewel Maiden, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323785 The Mikado and the Jewel Maiden, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

"Yet it was governed by a woman"from The Pilgrim
5615822 " Yet it was governed by a woman" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

The prodigal child in courtesans also says allegory of the five senses
JLJ4689941 The prodigal child in courtesans also says allegory of the five senses. Anonymous French painting, 16th century. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 89 x 1, 30m

The prodigal son or "allegory of the five senses"
LSE4316066 The prodigal son or " allegory of the five senses". Painting by Johannes Baeck (ca. 1600-1654), oil on canvas, 1637. Flemish art, 17th century. Dim. 122, 5 x 184 cm

The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century)
LRI4571394 The mismatched couple (oil on panel, 16th century) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

Blonde housewife Portrait of prostituee. Painting by Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901
JLJ4570488 Blonde housewife Portrait of prostituee. Painting by Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) 1894 Sun. 0, 68x0, 48 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Toulouse-Lautrec

Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome
LRI4600627 Roman Art: banquet scene, a young man and a courtesan (a banquet in the ancient rome, a young man and a courtesan)

Le salon de la rue des Moulins (Paris). Watercolour by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec
JLJ4655177 Le salon de la rue des Moulins (Paris). Watercolour by Henri De Toulouse Lautrec (Toulouse-Lautrec) (1864-1901), 1894

Cover of "Les Contemporains", number 13
ICA4859690 Cover of " Les Contemporains", number 13, 1881 - Illustration by Alfred Le Petitty (1841-1909): Vine leaf, Nudite - Louise or Albertine Chalvet

Portrait of Madame Valtesse de la Bigne (1861-1910), courtesan who served as a model for
JLJ4690439 Portrait of Madame Valtesse de la Bigne (1861-1910), courtesan who served as a model for Nana. Painting by Henri Gervex (1852-1929), 1889. Oil on canvas. Dim: 2, 00 x 1, 22m

The Bad Company. painting by Steen Jan Havicksz (1626-1679) (Hs / WOOD 0. 41 X 0. 35)
JLJ4646141 The Bad Company. painting by Steen Jan Havicksz (1626-1679) (H S/WOOD 0.41 X 0.35). by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Bad Company)

Illustration of Maurice Radiguet (1866-1941) for the French magazine "
XEE4148042 Illustration of Maurice Radiguet (1866-1941) for the French magazine " Le Rire" number 46 de 1895 - " Flagrant Delit" - Ben monsieur commissioner

A roundup in hotels - in "Le Petity Journal"du 04 / 08 / 1895
LSE4099751 A roundup in hotels - in " Le Petity Journal" du 04/08/1895 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prodigal Son among the Harlots (oil on canvas)
6365880 The Prodigal Son among the Harlots (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Contenson and Vautrin, illustration from Splendeurs et Miseres des Courtisanes
CHT415287 Contenson and Vautrin, illustration from Splendeurs et Miseres des Courtisanes by Honore de Balzac, published 1867 (engraving) by French School

Cover of "L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_8_13: Leisure
ICA4937741 Cover of " L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_8_13: Leisure, Maritime Marine Nautique Balneaire - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright

The presentation. Parisian house at the beginning of the 20th century
GIA4738855 The presentation. Parisian house at the beginning of the 20th century. Illustration by Rene Lelong (1871-1933) by Lelong

House close - engraving, 18th century
LSE4105669 House close - engraving, 18th century by Unknown artist, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: House close - engraving)

The Tellier House by Guy de Maupassant - by Steinlen, in "Gil Blas"
LSE4105668 The Tellier House by Guy de Maupassant - by Steinlen, in " Gil Blas" of 09/10/1892 (same drawing as No)

La cicada chez la ant - Anticlerical caricature of a Jesuite holding an open purse that
LSE4088237 La cicada chez la ant - Anticlerical caricature of a Jesuite holding an open purse that he tends to an immorous woman, wearing a crown of wheat epis

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"Exploring the Complexities of the Harlot: From Hogarth to Maupassant" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through various artistic representations of the harlot, shedding light on their multifaceted nature and societal implications. Plate 6 of Hogarth's "Harlot" series introduces us to a world where vice and virtue collide, while the Apocalypse Tapestry depicts an ancient tale of Deborah leading her people against oppression. In Lahure's engraving from Holy History, we witness Deborah's courageous leadership as she rallies Israel against King Jabin. Moving forward in time, Guy de Maupassant's "La Maison Tellier" offers glimpses into the lives of prostitutes seducing sailors and society gentlemen alike. Gervex's painting "Rolla" captures a poignant moment in which pleasure intertwines with tragedy. The study of a naked woman lying on a couch evokes sensuality and vulnerability simultaneously. Lemoine's illustrations for "La Maison Tellier" further explore this theme, delving into both temptation and liberation within these women’s lives. A thought-provoking cartoon from L'Assiette au Beurre critiques Vatican practices while highlighting societal hypocrisy surrounding sexuality. Meanwhile, Young Napoleon Bonaparte crossing paths with a prostitute at Palais-Royal reveals hidden aspects of historical figures' lives. "The Genius Extinguished by Pleasure or Abuse of Pleasures, " an oil painting from 1850-1851, serves as a cautionary reminder about excesses that can lead to downfall. Lastly, Willette’s illustration on the cover of "L'Indiscret" exposes antisemitism through satire. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we are compelled to contemplate society’s treatment and perception of harlots – complex individuals who challenge conventional norms and provoke introspection about our own desires and prejudices.