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 semi-nude, dancing the role of Salome, with the head of John the Baptist on the floor in front of her
Picture No
10513201
Media ID
48001748
Size
4539px x 4401px
(2.6MB)
Credit
(c)Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans
Source
Robert Hunt Library
Date
early 20th century
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