Episode 232: Hoes of History: Joanna Hiffernan

Joanna Hiffernan, or Joanna Heffernan, has a lot of gaps in her recorded history; as you can tell from not even knowing the correct spelling of her last name. However, the parts of her life that we do know are inspiring and thought-provoking. She was known as, The Woman in White, because she was wearing a white dress while being the muse of famous American painter, James Whistler, in one of his paintings. Their relationship turned romantic for several years that resulted in her managing his business and raising his child (even though it wasn't hers). She was also linked to Whistler's friend and fellow painter, Gustave Courbet. She was willing to pose nude, wasn't afraid to talk dirty, and ultimately, live the life she wanted.  Get your Homance apparel: etsy.com/shop/nicolebonneville Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: [email protected]