Little Black Dress Canvas Paint Kit Sips n Strokes Why John Singer Sargent's 1884 painting, Madame X, scandalized Paris Portrait of a lady, seated half length, in a black dress, stole and hat by John Shirley Fox Reproduction For Sale 1st Art Gallery Did a study of Madame X (John Singer Sargent) : r oilpainting Mid 19th Century Woman in Black Dress and Lace Cap Original Oil Painting C.1840 Chairish In 1884, a 23 year old American socialite named Virginie Gautreau sat for a portrait that would destroy her reputation overnight. John Singer Sargent painted her in profile, in a black silk gown so