John Singer Sargent's career in portrait painting faced a setback due to the rejection of his painting of Madame X, forcing him to seek opportunities in London and eventually leading to his success in Britain and America.
John Singer Sargent's hopes of establishing himself as a portrait painter in Paris were significantly affected by the rejection of his painting of Madame X. Madame X, initially named Madame Pierre Gautreau, portrayed in a scandalous manner, faced severe criticism due to her low-cut dress and overly white skin. This rejection pushed Sargent to relocate to London and later gain success in Britain and America through his flattering portraits.
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