John Singer Sargent (Full Length): Madame X and Dr. Pozzi

John Singer Sargent was the most successful society portrait painter of the Belle Epoque, and having one's portrait painted by him was seen as an indication of impeccable good taste. In this episode, I look at two paintings created by Sargent. Two paintings united by scandal.

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