Emily Warren (courtesan)

Emily Warren

Joshua Reynolds, Thaïs, 1781. Oil on canvas. Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire.[1]
Nationality British
Other names Emily Pott
Occupation Courtesan

Emily Warren, also known as Emily Pott,[2] (died 1781)[3] was a celebrated courtesan in 18th century London who was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, George Romney and Nathaniel Dance. Warren figured prominently in the memoirs of William Hickey.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Thaïs. Waddesdon Manor. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  2. ↑ Emily Warren (Biographical details). British Museum. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. ↑ Emily Warren ('Emily Pott') ('Thaïs'). National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Courting the Courtesans. Adrian Teale, Erotic Review, 24 September 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
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