This article presents information on an analysis of the molecular structure of the paint bumps in John Singer Sargent's painting, Madame X, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. According to scientists in the department of scientific r...
Unlike Sargent’s other portraits,Madame Xwasn’t a commissioned piece. The artist himself expressed a desire to paint a portrait of a young American expatriate, like himself, who was known in Paris for her unconventional beauty and sophisticated appearance. He wrote to their common acquaintance:...
Madame Gautreau Drinking a ToastJohn Singer Sargent