Strapless

Strapless John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X

Deborah Davis2004
Shares the story behind the creation of John Singer Sargent's famous painting, which propelled the artist into international renown but condemned his young subject, Virginie Gautreau of New Orleans, to a lifetime of public ridicule and self-loathing due to the work's perceived sexuality. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.
Sign up to use

Reviews

Photo of Melody Izard
Melody Izard@mizard
3 stars
Jan 10, 2022
Photo of Juliana
Juliana@soundly
3 stars
Jun 14, 2023
Photo of Patty Pforte
Patty Pforte@pfortep1
4 stars
Jun 11, 2022