Two studies for Madame X 1883

John Singer Sargent's "Two Studies for Madame X" (1883) are preparatory sketches for his famous portrait of Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, known as Madame X. The pencil drawings, housed in the British Museum, capture the sitter's pose and drapery, providing insight into Sargent's artistic process. These studies demonstrate the artist's masterful use of line to convey form and movement, as well as his keen eye for detail. The sketches offer a unique glimpse into the creation of a celebrated masterpiece.