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Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)

1883–84
Not on view
Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, una dama de la alta sociedad parisina nacida en Luisiana, era conocida por su sofisticada apariencia. Con ánimo de cimentar su reputación, Sargent decidió pintar y exponer el retrato de Virginie, sin encargo en firme pero con su complicidad. Sugirió el talante audaz de la dama al pintarla con un tirante del vestido resbalándole del hombro. El retrato fue exhibido en el Salón de París de 1884 y en vez de recibir alabanzas fue ridiculizado. Tras semejante fracaso, Sargent rectificó la posición del tirante y conservó el cuadro. Cuando lo vendió al Metropolitan, comentó: «Creo que es lo mejor que he hecho», pero pidió que el Museo no revelara el nombre de la modelo.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Título: Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)
  • Artista: John Singer Sargent, estadounidense, 1856–1925
  • Fecha: 1883–1884
  • Material: Óleo sobre lienzo
  • Dimensiones: 208,6 x 109,9 cm
  • Crédito: Fondo Arthur Hoppock Hearn, 1916
  • Número de inventario: 16.53
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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