Explore the remarkable, the mysterious, and the weirdly wonderful in art with Dee Kilgo, Ph.D. Art Historian. Dee’s knowledge and humor make art history fun, accessible, and intriguing.
All proceeds go to support the educational programs at DFAC.
John Singer Sargent and Madame X
In 1900, John Singer Sargent was the world’s most celebrated portraitist. His most famous work, Portrait of Madame X, is a treasure of the Metropolitan Museum. Dee’s lecture provides an overview of Sargent’s amazing career. And, in a more in-depth account of the Mme. X story, you’ll learn about Sargent’s goals for the painting, his unusual relationship with his infamous subject, and why the portrait created a firestorm in the Paris art world!
Members $20 – Non-Members $25