Description How many know the story behind the painting? Many refer to the portrait as “Madame X, “The Scandal”. Rodney has put a bit of his own twist to the story and the painting with Mr. Bean as the subject and the famous shoulder strap loose as Sargent originally painted it. Sargent’s original painting of Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau was called “Portrait de Mme” and depicted the subject with a loose shoulder strap causing a scandal. The mother of the subject insisted that Sargent remove the painting, but he refused, later painting over the shoulder strap, making it appear more secure and changed the name to Madame X to try and preserve the sitter’s anonymity. It’s an ideal piece of wall art for those, who appreciate a touch of quirkiness in their home decor. All our prints are ready to hang, with pre-installed hanging hardware and rubber bumpers to protect the wall surface and keeps the print straight on the wall. Size 16”(W) x 24”(H). Start your collection of original, genuine Rodney Pike Bean Fine Art prints today!
