Totally fascinating bit about Madame X, the painting by John Singer. It was scandalous, considered to be pornographic when it was painted. Amazing what the suggestion of a slipping dress strap can conjure.http://lisawallerrogers.wordpress.com/
well, it is done. i have submitted a painting to the Mayor's Art Show, and the chips will fall where they may. i will know on saturday which gallery i'll be hanging in.