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John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X

Deborah Davis

Experience the scandalous world of art, celebrity and obsession in this captivating tale. Follow the story of a young New Orleans Creole, who moved to Paris and became the "it girl" of her day, only to fall from grace after her infamous portrait by John Singer Sargent was unveiled. Delve into the lives of fascinating characters like Oscar Wilde and Richard Wagner, as the author draws on previously unexamined materials to paint a vivid picture of this scandalous time in history.
Publish Date
2004-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
2004-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
3.92
ISBN
9781585422210
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