This painting is a profile portrait of a brunette, whose black dress is supported by two thin whalebone straps, exposing scandalous amounts of pale skin.
The artist of this work depicted its subject receiving a secret from her husband in the charcoal study sketch Whispers. The central figure of this painting rests her right hand on a small circular table with intricately carved legs, while her left hand grasps her dress. This painting is a profile portrait of a brunette, whose black dress is supported by two thin whalebone straps, exposing scandalous amounts of pale skin. For 10 points, name this John Singer Sargent work depicting an anonymous Virginie Gautreau.
The artist of this work depicted its subject receiving a secret from her husband in the charcoal study sketch Whispers.
Portrait of {Madame X} [accept {Portrait} of {Mme. Gautreau} early]