Framed Madame X by John Singer Sargent

Product Description:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks 
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" tall x 15" wide
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" tall x 23" wide

Product Details:

Madame X by John Singer Sargent portrays the Parisian socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau standing in profile against a stark dark background, her pale skin and sleek black evening gown creating a dramatic contrast that emphasizes her elegance and aloofness. With her chin lifted and one arm resting on a table, she exudes confidence and calculated poise, yet there is a sense of tension in her rigid posture, as though she is performing the role of beauty rather than inhabiting it comfortably. When first exhibited in 1884, the painting scandalized viewers—originally one dress strap had slipped off her shoulder, suggesting a bold sensuality that was considered improper—leading Sargent to repaint it in its current position. Today the portrait is celebrated for its bold modernity and psychological depth, capturing both the allure and isolation of a woman defined by appearance.