Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau
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| Gender | Female |
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| Death | 111 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 29,1859 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | New Orleans |
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| 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.