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
[Place of publication not identified], [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
Languages
Subjects
Where to find it
Photograph album on lesbian depictions, male impersonation, gender and masculinity
Location Status Access Closed stores