In this episode of the Beyond The Seams Podcast, Molly Elizabeth Agnew chats to sex historian Kate Lister (and host of the Betwixt The Sheets podcast!) about the world-famous 19th century ‘Madame X’ portrait by John Singer Sargent and the black dress that aided in ruining the reputation of a Parisian socialite.
What were Victorian attitudes to sexuality during the late 19th century? Were Parisians really more open than the Brits? What does this scandal tell us about society at the time?
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Madame X: The Dress That Ruined A Reputation with Kate Lister - Ep 013