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:I suppose many courtesans were of lower-class extraction, but the surroundings, the oriental shawl, pearl earrings, orchid etc. all denote luxury. This, and the fact that she has a maid, is consistent with her status of high class prostitute. [[User:Karl Stas|Karl Stas]] 20:49, 2 April 2006 (UTC) |
:I suppose many courtesans were of lower-class extraction, but the surroundings, the oriental shawl, pearl earrings, orchid etc. all denote luxury. This, and the fact that she has a maid, is consistent with her status of high class prostitute. [[User:Karl Stas|Karl Stas]] 20:49, 2 April 2006 (UTC) |
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Just clarifying that his work was displayed (and caused controversey) when displayed at the Paris Salon, not the Exhibiton of Rejects? I remember reading that someone organised an annex to the true Salon. Just wondering. |
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Avant-garde
It seems relivent to connect this to the Avant-garde movement as well as it was such a debated piece. Any complaints? --Toric
High class prostitute?
The article says she is a high class prostitute, but is that so? Many believe her to be for and of the lower class. See for example Eisenman's 19th Century Art (London, Thames & Hudson, 2002. Page 287).
- I suppose many courtesans were of lower-class extraction, but the surroundings, the oriental shawl, pearl earrings, orchid etc. all denote luxury. This, and the fact that she has a maid, is consistent with her status of high class prostitute. Karl Stas 20:49, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
Salon?
Just clarifying that his work was displayed (and caused controversey) when displayed at the Paris Salon, not the Exhibiton of Rejects? I remember reading that someone organised an annex to the true Salon. Just wondering.