17 photos of prostitutes and gigolos that have become works of art
Categories: Culture | Photo project | Society
By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/17-photos-of-prostitutes-and-gigolos-that-have-become-works-of-art.htmlThe exhibition entitled "Scarlet Muse" (Scarlett Muse) brings together the best-ever pictures of prostitutes and gigolos from around the world. The project makes you think about the role of prostitution in the life of society and helps to discern beauty even among those whom decent people traditionally treat with disdain.


"Naked in white stockings and with a finger in her mouth," circa 1850.

Gigolo, Selma Avenue, Hollywood, 1971.

"Young Gigolos, Selma Avenue, Hollywood", 1971.

"Veronica von Teese", circa 2011.

"Rue Asselin", 1924-1925.

Untitled, 1990s.

"Storyville, New Orleans," circa 1912.

Gerald Oglesby, 1970s.

"A prostitute playing Russian billiards on the Boulevard Rochechouart", 1933.

Untitled, circa 2011.

"Cobra and Caprice", 1961.

"Sabrina", circa 1960.

"Richie", the 1970s.

"Richie in a Ramones T-shirt", 1970s.

"Ouija", the 1980s.

"Hadji standing", circa 2012.

"Number 1 of the Anatomical Series", 2008-2013.
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