Mata Hari, dancer, courtesan and possible spy
Mata Hari (stage name of Margaretha Geertruida Grietje Zelle, 1876-1917), Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan. She was accused of being a spy for Germany, and was executed by firing squad in France. Seen here performing the Prayer to Lord Siva, expressing coquetry and anger, seduction and fury, love and hate
Picture No
10513195
Media ID
48001727
Size
4998px x 4430px
(2.3MB)
Credit
(c)Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Source
Robert Hunt Library
Date
1905
