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Portrait of Madame X

Painting, Oil paint, Realism 

Height 234.9cm, Width 109.8cm


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Madame X or Portrait of Madame X is a portrait painting by John Singer Sargent of a young socialite, Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, wife of the French banker Pierre Gautreau. Madame X was painted ...
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John Singer Sargent
United States
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John Singer Sargent (January 12, 1856 – April 14, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian-era luxury. He ...
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Pieter Paul Rubens Gallery

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The Allure and Controversy of John Singer Sargent's "Portrait of Madame X"

John Singer Sargent's "Portrait of Madame X" is a striking and elegant oil painting that captures the enigmatic beauty of Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, a prominent Parisian socialite. The composition is both bold and refined, showcasing Sargent's technical mastery and his ability to convey pers ...
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The Allure and Controversy of John Singer Sargent's "Portrait of Madame X"

SUMMARY


John Singer Sargent's "Portrait of Madame X" is a striking and elegant oil painting that captures the enigmatic beauty of Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, a prominent Parisian socialite. The composition is both bold and refined, showcasing Sargent's technical mastery and his ability to convey pers ...
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