Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau
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Gender | Female |
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Death | 109 years ago |
Date of birth | January 29,1859 |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Born | New Orleans |
Louisiana | |
United States | |
Died | Cannes |
France | |
Date of died | July 25,1915 |
Spouse | Pierre Gautreau |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Portrait of Madame X |
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ID | 4369544 |
Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau Life story
Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau was an American-born Parisian socialite, who gained notoriety as the subject of John Singer Sargent's painting Portrait of Madame X. The suggestion of indiscreet posing in a revealing costume provoked a storm of outrage.