Mata-Hari by Mandel ca. 1908

Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions
Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions
Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions
Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions
Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions
Julian Mandel (French, 1872-1935) · Mata Hari (3 works), circa 1908. Gelatin silver prints. | src Heritage Auctions

3 thoughts on “Mata-Hari by Mandel ca. 1908

  1. She’s so interesting and pretty but she looks so German, Dutch, or around any of those groups so I’m surprised they felt she looked anything other than the group she was apart of originally.

    I always enjoy her in photography and her sensual, powerful poses. It’s a shame how she kinda isn’t brought up on women being scandalous back then and making a profit. She is an iconic performer and would be no different to a stripper, OnlyFans dancer/adult dancer, or a musical celebrity…but you know, women were different back then or whatever.

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    1. oh, so interesting your comment. I reckon maybe it was her talent or her sensuality, or both what sealed her tragic death. Puritanism was so powerful (and is) that may have had a lot to do with her condemn. I really am not expert in the particular, know pretty few of her trial, but sth prompt me to think she may have been as guilty as Dreyfuss… just a hunch, have no facts to support this. Anyway, thank you again for dropping by and leaving such an interesting comment, as you always do

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