Madame X (1884), John Singer Sargent's famed painting of a woman in a stunning black dress, is today considered an iconic work of American art, even though its origins actually lie in 1893 Mrs John Jay Chapman (Black Dress) by John Singer Sargent Madame X (Virginie Amlie Avegno Gautreau), 1883 84 John Singer Sargent, American (1856 1925) Madame Pierre Gautreau (the Louisiana born Virginie Amlie Avegno; 18591915) was known in Paris for her artful appearance. Portrait Woman Black Dress Painting Lady Red Hat Modern Abstract Portrait Sexy Woman Impasto Painting Red Wine Glass Large Wall Art Canvas Etsy James Tissot, Octobre A painting of a woman in a black dress and hat PICRYL Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search