An aging but still elegant Mata Hari, photographed in the Hague in 1915. These photographs, among the last taken of her, show the beauty that could still capture young men. The photographer is unknown.
Mata Hari in Monte Carlo and in fox and ermine
Mata Hari in Monte Carlo and in fox and ermine
Mata Hari with a fur-trimmed coat and a plume
Mata Hari pose pour Vogue in 1913.
A portrait of Mata Hari by Piet Van der Hem (Netherlands 1881-1961)
Mata Hari in Spanish costume for her performance in “la revue en chemise” at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 28 June 1913.
Mata Hari en 1905
This series of photographs was taken while Mata Hari was appearing at La Scala in Milan.
Mata Hari as Diva.
These were taken in 1914, when the aging Mata Hari was rehearsing in Berlin
These were taken in 1914, when the aging Mata Hari was rehearsing in Berlin
Mata Hari in 1908
These were taken in 1914, when the aging Mata Hari was rehearsing in Berlin
These were taken in 1914, when the aging Mata Hari was rehearsing in Berlin
These photographs were taken at Longchamps races in 1908
These photographs were taken at Longchamps races in 1908
This photograph was taken at a race in 1911
Like the Walery series, these were widely reproduced as postcards. Several of these images show stages of the passion flower dance
Paul Boyer took several series of photographs of Mata Hari
Mata Hari looks older and almost gypsy-like. Unusually, she has let her hair down. Note the narrow waist and wide hips
Another series by Reutlinger, using the same backdrop
Another series by Reutlinger, using the same backdrop
The images give a good idea of the dance’s movements, and Mata Hari’s extraordinary changes of mood and expression during its course. Her delight in performing is evident.
The images give a good idea of the dance’s movements, and Mata Hari’s extraordinary changes of mood and expression during its course. Her delight in performing is evident.
This series of images of Mata Hari’s veil dance was taken by Lucien Walery, who later photographed Josephine Baker.
This series of images of Mata Hari’s veil dance was taken by Lucien Walery, who later photographed Josephine Baker.
Mata Hari, alternately clothed and nude, proud and pensive.
An early portrait of Margaretha Zelle MacLeod, Mata Hari, in Oriental costume in 1905.
Mata Hari, who personifies all the poetry of India, in classic costume.
Mata Hari, who personifies all the poetry of India, in classic costume.
These photographs were taken in 1912, illustrating Mata Hari’s costume for the new Indian dance she had created with Inayat Khan. Note the unusual long braids. Though still attractive, Mata Hari is somewhat heavier here than in her earlier years.
These photographs were taken in 1912, illustrating Mata Hari’s costume for the new Indian dance she had created with Inayat Khan. Note the unusual long braids. Though still attractive, Mata Hari is somewhat heavier here than in her earlier years.
Margaretha Zelle joue alternativement le personnage de Mata Hari et de Lady MacLeod, femme du monde.
A sequence of photographs of Mata Hari’s debut at the Musee Guimet in 1905, probably taken for Le Grand Illustre.
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) dances the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance claiming to have learnt it as a child from the priestesses of Java – Date: 1876 – 1917
