This painting has an interesting provenance. Sargent had dedicated it to Madame Gautreau's mother, Madame Anotole Avengno. Later it was bought by Dr. Pozzi, whom reportedly had an affair with Madame Gautreau. It would eventually be purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner at the estate sale of Pozzi.
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Madame Pierre Gauteau (Study) |
Sargent's Women, Adelson Galleries, New York, 2003