Émilienne d'Alençon.
- Date:
- [between 1889 and 1904?]
- Reference:
- 3306352i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Black and white photograph of Émilienne d'Alençon, a French dancer, actress and courtesan, showing head and shoulders. She is wearing a beaded choker and the top of her dress has been handcoloured blue. She had relationships with both men and women during her lifetime including fellow courtesan Liane de Pousy.
Publication/Creation
[between 1889 and 1904?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 13.9 x 8.9 cm
Contributors
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
Reference
Wellcome Collection3306352i