The Scandal of Madame X: Excerpt from David McCullough’s The Greater Journey
In an exclusive excerpt from David McCullough’s new book, the story of how John Singer Sargent’s obsession with a woman led to the famous painting Madame X—and the scandal it caused in Paris.
The painting entitled 'Madame X' by American artist John Singer Sargent is discussed at the National Gallery in London, Feb. 20, 2006. (Carl De Souza / AFP / Getty Images)
