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Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)

1883–84
Not on view
Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, uma dama da alta sociedade parisiense nascida em Louisiana, era famosa por sua aparência sofisticada. Na esperança de consolidar sua reputação, Sargent decidiu pintar e expor o retrato de Virginie, sem nenhum pagamento, mas com sua colaboração. Ele sugeriu o espírito arrojado da dama ao pintá-la com uma alça do vestido deslizando do ombro. O retrato foi exibido no Salão de Paris de 1884 e, em vez de receber elogios, foi ridicularizado. Depois de semelhante fracasso, Sargent corrigiu a posição da alça e conservou o quadro. Quando ele o vendeu para o Metropolitan, comentou: “Creio que é o melhor que já fiz”, mas pediu ao museu que não revelasse o nome da modelo.

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  • Título: Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau)
  • Artista: John Singer Sargent, americano, 1856–1925
  • Data: 1883–84
  • Meio: Óleo sobre tela
  • Dimensões: 208,6 x 109,9 cm
  • Linha de créditos: Fundo Arthur Hoppock Hearn, 1916
  • Número de acesso: 16.53
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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