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Kitty Fisher (died 1767) was a prominent British courtesan whose celebrity was greatly boosted by the attention that Sir Joshua Reynolds and other artists paid her. By emphasizing Fisher's legendary beauty, audacity, and charm, these images promoted her reputation, and prompted spectators to view her with redoubted awe. | Kitty Fisher (died 1767) was a prominent British courtesan whose celebrity was greatly boosted by the attention that Sir Joshua Reynolds and other artists paid her. By emphasizing Fisher's legendary beauty, audacity, and charm, these images promoted her reputation, and prompted spectators to view her with redoubted awe. | ||
Her story can be found on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Fisher Wikipedia] | Her story can be found on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Fisher Wikipedia] | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 19 March 2009
Kitty Fisher (died 1767) was a prominent British courtesan whose celebrity was greatly boosted by the attention that Sir Joshua Reynolds and other artists paid her. By emphasizing Fisher's legendary beauty, audacity, and charm, these images promoted her reputation, and prompted spectators to view her with redoubted awe.
Her story can be found on Wikipedia