The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has brought back one of the world's most scandalous paintings. John Singer Sargent&rsquo;s iconic 1884 portrait &ldquo;Madame X&rdquo; is part of the new exhibit at the Met titled "Sargent and Paris." It will remain open to visitors through August 3.
"Madame X" shows a young woman dressed in a black dress. The painting is extremely popular but wasn't at the Met for two years. Stephanie L. Herdrich, curator of American painting and drawing at the Met, told The New York Post that its absence upset people.&nbsp;
Herdrich says that Madame X wasn't always as popular. It created quite a stir, being labelled &ldquo;immodest,&rdquo; &ldquo;indecent,&rdquo; and &ldquo;vulgar" on its debut. Met says that a critic called it &ldquo;the worst, most ridiculous, and most insulting portrait of the year&rdquo;.
<h2>What made &ldquo;Madame X&rdquo; so controversial?</h2>
&ldquo;Madame X&rdquo; was based on a well-known socialite, Virginie Am&eacute;lie Gautreau. She was a 25-year-old American-born socialite from a wealthy Creole family in New Orleans who moved to Paris as a child.
In her younger years, she grabbed eyeballs with her bold style and personality. She married a wealthy businessman twice her age when she was just 19. &nbsp;The media loved her and followed everything she did. Gautreau wore "glamorous, often low-cut dresses, dyed her hair, rouged her ears", Herdrich said.
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However, things went awry when she agreed to pose for Sargent. The painter tried to get her to agree for the longest time. But she made things tough for him, and when she finally said yes, it again led to problems. Gautreau invited Sargent to her summer home for the painting. But she was restless all the time, and Sargent is believed to have said, &nbsp;&ldquo;I am struggling with the unpaintable beauty and hopeless laziness of Mme. G.&rdquo;
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That night, her mother angrily visited Sargent&rsquo;s studio and demanded that he pull the painting, otherwise her daughter would &ldquo;die of despair.&rdquo; The Salon continued with the painting on display, after which he re-painted it with an upright shoulder strap.&nbsp;
However, the episode ruined Sargent&rsquo;s reputation and women no longer wanted to pose for him. He started working from London and the US. Meanwhile, Gautreau got over the hit her reputation had taken and went on to pose for other artists after separating from her husband.
She died in 1915 at age 56, and the following year, Sargent sold the painting to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, asking it to be retitled &ldquo;Madame X.&rdquo; He never rued painting the Madame, calling it "the best thing I&rsquo;ve done."

"Madame X" shows a young woman dressed in a black dress. The fallen shoulder strap created a stir when it was showcased in  1884. The painter later revised it. World Trending

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has brought back one of the world's most scandalous paintings. John Singer Sargent’s iconic 1884 portrait “Madame X” is part of the new exhibit at the Met titled "Sargent and Paris." It will remain open to visitors through August 3. "Madame X" shows a young woman dressed in a black dress. The painting is extremely popular but wasn't at the Met for two years. Stephanie L. Herdrich, curator of American painting and drawing at the Met, told The New York Post that its absence upset people. Herdrich says that Madame X wasn't always as popular. It created quite a stir, being labelled “immodest,” “indecent,” and “vulgar" on its debut. Met says that a critic called it “the worst, most ridiculous, and most insulting portrait of the year”. What made “Madame X” so controversial? “Madame X” was based on a well-known socialite, Virginie Amélie Gautreau. She was a 25-year-old American-born socialite from a wealthy Creole family in New Orleans who moved to Paris as a child. In her younger years, she grabbed eyeballs with her bold style and personality. She married a wealthy businessman twice her age when she was just 19. The media loved her and followed everything she did. Gautreau wore "glamorous, often low-cut dresses, dyed her hair, rouged her ears", Herdrich said. Also Read: Rescued man lost phone at 12,000 feet on Mount Fuji. He returned and got stuck again However, things went awry when she agreed to pose for Sargent. The painter tried to get her to agree for the longest time. But she made things tough for him, and when she finally said yes, it again led to problems. Gautreau invited Sargent to her summer home for the painting. But she was restless all the time, and Sargent is believed to have said, “I am struggling with the unpaintable beauty and hopeless laziness of Mme. G.” "Madame XXX" painting shocked onlookers The painting titled “Madame XXX" debuted at the 1884 Paris Salon where it shocked people. The madame’s fallen shoulder strap and her bold pose create quite a stir. Some even linked the fallen shoulder strap to a supposed secret affair. Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces That night, her mother angrily visited Sargent’s studio and demanded that he pull the painting, otherwise her daughter would “die of despair.” The Salon continued with the painting on display, after which he re-painted it with an upright shoulder strap. However, the episode ruined Sargent’s reputation and women no longer wanted to pose for him. He started working from London and the US. Meanwhile, Gautreau got over the hit her reputation had taken and went on to pose for other artists after separating from her husband. She died in 1915 at age 56, and the following year, Sargent sold the painting to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, asking it to be retitled “Madame X.” He never rued painting the Madame, calling it "the best thing I’ve done."

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New York chopper shuts down after deadly crash

Indian-origin doctor Joy Saini and her family were among the six people who died in a prove plane crash in Copake, New York, on Saturday (Apr 12). The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B was carrying a family of physicians and student-athletes to the Catskills for Passover when it went down shortly after noon in a muddy field, killing everyone onboard.
The victims were identified as Dr Joy Saini, her husband Dr Michael Groff, her daughter Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, her son Jared Groff, a 2022 graduate of Swarthmore College who worked as a paralegal. Jared&rsquo;s partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte and Karenna's boyfriend, James Santoro were also on board.
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A representative of the victims, as cited by Mid Hudson News, said, &ldquo;We are devastated by the loss of our beloved family members Michael, Jared, and Karenna Groff, Joy Saini, Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and James Santoro who died tragically in Saturday afternoon&rsquo;s plane crash in Columbia County, New York. We will remember them as the six brilliant, dynamic, and loving people that they were.&rdquo;
<h2>Who was Joy Saini?</h2>
According to the Mid Hudson News report citing family sources, Joy Saini was born in Punjab, India. She immigrated to the US with her parents, Kuljit and Gurdev Singh. Dr Saini was a pelvic surgeon and founded Boston Pelvic Health and Wellness.
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Dr Saini graduated with a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. During her education there, she met her husband, Groff, a fellow student. Groff was an esteemed neurosurgeon and an avid pilot. He started learning to fly at 16 under his father&rsquo;s guidance, with whom he shared a passion for aviation.
Saini and Groff are survived by their daughter, Anika Groff; Michael&rsquo;s parents, Stephen and Gebena Groff; Joy&rsquo;s mother, Kuljit; and siblings Rinne Groff, Yram Groff, and Prashant Saini, along with their extended family.
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<h2>What led to plane crash?</h2>
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Groff had radioed air traffic control just before they crashed. He reported that they missed the initial landing approach and requested a new approach.
While the new coordinates were being prepared, the air traffic controllers issued three low-altitude warnings. However, they did not receive any response, and there was no distress call from the pilot.
According to the video footage reviewed by investigators, the aircraft appeared to be intact but descending rapidly before crashing into the ground at a steep angle, said NTSB official Todd Inman.
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The plane was found &ldquo;compressed, buckled and embedded in the terrain&rdquo; in a muddy agricultural field, reported AP.
Authorities are investigating whether the crash may have occurred due to low visibility or weather conditions.
(With inputs from agencies)

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Indian-origin doctor Joy Saini and her family were among the six people who died in a prove plane crash in Copake, New York, on Saturday (Apr 12). The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B was carrying a family of physicians and student-athletes to the Catskills for Passover when it went down shortly after noon in a muddy field, killing everyone onboard. The victims were identified as Dr Joy Saini, her husband Dr Michael Groff, her daughter Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, her son Jared Groff, a 2022 graduate of Swarthmore College who worked as a paralegal. Jared’s partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte and Karenna's boyfriend, James Santoro were also on board. Also read | Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Was it 'entirely predictable'? Here's what we know A representative of the victims, as cited by Mid Hudson News, said, “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved family members Michael, Jared, and Karenna Groff, Joy Saini, Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and James Santoro who died tragically in Saturday afternoon’s plane crash in Columbia County, New York. We will remember them as the six brilliant, dynamic, and loving people that they were.” Who was Joy Saini? According to the Mid Hudson News report citing family sources, Joy Saini was born in Punjab, India. She immigrated to the US with her parents, Kuljit and Gurdev Singh. Dr Saini was a pelvic surgeon and founded Boston Pelvic Health and Wellness. Also read | Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Victims' last photos put on sale for $25 on NY Helicopter Tours website; people upset Dr Saini graduated with a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. During her education there, she met her husband, Groff, a fellow student. Groff was an esteemed neurosurgeon and an avid pilot. He started learning to fly at 16 under his father’s guidance, with whom he shared a passion for aviation. Saini and Groff are survived by their daughter, Anika Groff; Michael’s parents, Stephen and Gebena Groff; Joy’s mother, Kuljit; and siblings Rinne Groff, Yram Groff, and Prashant Saini, along with their extended family. Also read | Who is Agustín Escobar, the tech CEO who died along with wife and 3 kids in Hudson river helicopter crash? What led to plane crash? According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Groff had radioed air traffic control just before they crashed. He reported that they missed the initial landing approach and requested a new approach. While the new coordinates were being prepared, the air traffic controllers issued three low-altitude warnings. However, they did not receive any response, and there was no distress call from the pilot. According to the video footage reviewed by investigators, the aircraft appeared to be intact but descending rapidly before crashing into the ground at a steep angle, said NTSB official Todd Inman. Watch | New York: Six people killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson river The plane was found “compressed, buckled and embedded in the terrain” in a muddy agricultural field, reported AP. Authorities are investigating whether the crash may have occurred due to low visibility or weather conditions. (With inputs from agencies)

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Six people including a family of Spanish tourists were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York according to reports the victims included a Siemens executive his wife and three children as well as the pilot of the helicopter.

Hudson River helicopter crash: 6 dead as New York City sightseeing helicopter breaks apart midair

A tragic helicopter crash in New York has claimed six lives after the aircraft reportedly broke apart mid-air before plunging into the Hudson River. Eyewitnesses said a rotor blade came loose, causing the tourist helicopter to spiral out of control. The victims include the pilot and a family on board.

New York: Six people killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson river

Six people died in helicopter crash in Hudson river in New York City

The helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday killed a Spanish family of five members, including three children and the pilot. Agust&iacute;n Escobar, the president of the Spanish branch of the technology company Siemens, died in the horrific crash along with his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal and their three children, aged 4, 5 and 11. Photos taken by the New York Helicopter Tour on social media show the family posing on a helipad before embarking on their trip, and one picture is from inside the chopper.
The crash happened at around 3:15 pm on Thursday. The Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV took off from the Wall Street Heliport and circled near the Statue of Liberty. It then flew up to the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge at about 1000 feet. It was then seen going down closer to the New Jersey side of the Hudson.
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Witnesses said they saw the chopper "split into half". Another man reported hearing a loud sonic boom. The reason behind the crash is not known. A video of the incident showed the helicopter sinking into the water.
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🚨❤️ NEWSTech boss, his wife and three kids are identified as victims of NYC's Hudson River helicopter crash. The Spanish family of five - including three children - killed on a tour helicopter that crashed into New York City's Hudson River have been identified. Agust&iacute;n Escobar,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gfHTxbc9q6">pic.twitter.com/gfHTxbc9q6</a>
&mdash; 🇨🇦 Gail Von Hendricks 🇺🇸 (@CrazeeKanuck) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrazeeKanuck/status/1910499340730458256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
The Spanish family had reached New York only a day back from Barcelona. The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated a probe into the deadly incident.
<h2>Who was Agust&iacute;n Escobar?</h2>
Agust&iacute;n Escobar was the President and CEO of Siemens in Spain and was appointed to the position in 2022. He was also the CEO of Siemens Mobility Southwest Europe. The former head of Siemens' Spanish arm, Miguel &Aacute;ngel L&oacute;pez, called Escobar "key" to the company's success in a press release at the time.
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"With Agust&iacute;n Escobar, we have the best possible successor to lead, from now on, the company in Spain. In recent years, his work has been key to Siemens' success in the field of mobility and transport," L&oacute;pez said.
He had previously served as the CEO of Siemens Mobility Spain. He also served as the vice president of the German Chamber of Commerce for Spain.
He had a degree in industrial engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. Escobar's time in the corporate world was mainly centred on the energy sector. Escobar had over 25 years of international experience in the energy and transportation sectors and had worked in the United States, Latin America, and Spain.
He served as CEO of the Energy Management Division and the Infrastructure &amp; Cities Sector in Latin America from 2014 to 2018. For two years, from 2012 to 2014, he was CEO of the Infrastructure &amp; Cities Sector.

Helicopter crash Hudson River: A Spanish family of five was killed in the New York crash, including the pilot. The president and CEO of Siemens Spain was on the chopper.

The helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday killed a Spanish family of five members, including three children and the pilot. Agustín Escobar, the president of the Spanish branch of the technology company Siemens, died in the horrific crash along with his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal and their three children, aged 4, 5 and 11. Photos taken by the New York Helicopter Tour on social media show the family posing on a helipad before embarking on their trip, and one picture is from inside the chopper. The crash happened at around 3:15 pm on Thursday. The Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV took off from the Wall Street Heliport and circled near the Statue of Liberty. It then flew up to the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge at about 1000 feet. It was then seen going down closer to the New Jersey side of the Hudson. Also Read: Hudson River Crash: Victims, the prime suspect and WHAT exactly happened? 5 key questions answered Witnesses said they saw the chopper "split into half". Another man reported hearing a loud sonic boom. The reason behind the crash is not known. A video of the incident showed the helicopter sinking into the water. 🚨❤️ NEWSTech boss, his wife and three kids are identified as victims of NYC's Hudson River helicopter crash. The Spanish family of five - including three children - killed on a tour helicopter that crashed into New York City's Hudson River have been identified. Agustín Escobar,… pic.twitter.com/gfHTxbc9q6 — 🇨🇦 Gail Von Hendricks 🇺🇸 (@CrazeeKanuck) April 11, 2025 The Spanish family had reached New York only a day back from Barcelona. The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated a probe into the deadly incident. Who was Agustín Escobar? Agustín Escobar was the President and CEO of Siemens in Spain and was appointed to the position in 2022. He was also the CEO of Siemens Mobility Southwest Europe. The former head of Siemens' Spanish arm, Miguel Ángel López, called Escobar "key" to the company's success in a press release at the time. Also Read: Video shows exact moment helicopter broke apart mid-air and fell from sky directly into Hudson River "With Agustín Escobar, we have the best possible successor to lead, from now on, the company in Spain. In recent years, his work has been key to Siemens' success in the field of mobility and transport," López said. He had previously served as the CEO of Siemens Mobility Spain. He also served as the vice president of the German Chamber of Commerce for Spain. He had a degree in industrial engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. Escobar's time in the corporate world was mainly centred on the energy sector. Escobar had over 25 years of international experience in the energy and transportation sectors and had worked in the United States, Latin America, and Spain. He served as CEO of the Energy Management Division and the Infrastructure & Cities Sector in Latin America from 2014 to 2018. For two years, from 2012 to 2014, he was CEO of the Infrastructure & Cities Sector.

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&ldquo;I am issuing a State of Emergency as Suffolk County fights brush fires in the Pine Barrens. I have spoken to Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and offered any necessary state resources,&rdquo; she wrote in an X post.
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<h2>Firefighters battle blaze</h2>
According to the state governor, the New York National Guard deployed multiple Black Hawk helicopters loaded with 660-gallon buckets of water to control the fires.
In a statement, the governor said, &ldquo;We are deploying resources as quickly as possible, and I have mobilized our agencies, the National Guard and the State Police to provide air and ground support to ensure we keep our Long Islanders safe.&rdquo;
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According to Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine, the fire crews in Suffolk County responded to at least three major bushfires on the East End. By Saturday (March 8) evening, the Westhampton fire was about 80 per cent contained, he added.
The blaze damaged two commercial structures and injured a firefighter, who suffered a second-degree burn to his face, according to Romaine.&nbsp;
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Several local roads and highways, including a section of the Sunrise Highway, have been shut down due to fires.
Southampton residents have been advised to avoid going outdoors for the next 24 hours due to high winds and danger due to wildfires. According to Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, there was a heightened risk of the fire spreading to dry conditions and strong winds.
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<h2>Videos emerge on social media&nbsp;</h2>
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NY Gov Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to Long Island wildfires scorching thousands of acres. Brush fires near Westhampton led to road closures on Sunrise Highway. Officials say fires are uncontrolled due to high winds and dry conditions. National Guard and state&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/T6adYjWOJq">pic.twitter.com/T6adYjWOJq</a>
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A view from Crews responding to the fire on Long Island, New York near the Hamptons. At least 20 Fire companies responding along with a large scale aviation response. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this. 🙏 Good luck out there! <a href="https://t.co/tshuh6gv9f">pic.twitter.com/tshuh6gv9f</a>
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World | Trending | According to the state governor, the New York National Guard deployed multiple Black Hawk helicopters loaded with 660-gallon buckets of water to control the fires.

A thick blanket of smoke has engulfed New York's Long Island as wildfires force evacuation of a military base and closure of a major highway. A state of emergency has been declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. “I am issuing a State of Emergency as Suffolk County fights brush fires in the Pine Barrens. I have spoken to Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and offered any necessary state resources,” she wrote in an X post. Also read | Aurora alert! Northern lights as far as New York might dazzle skies. When to watch Firefighters battle blaze According to the state governor, the New York National Guard deployed multiple Black Hawk helicopters loaded with 660-gallon buckets of water to control the fires. In a statement, the governor said, “We are deploying resources as quickly as possible, and I have mobilized our agencies, the National Guard and the State Police to provide air and ground support to ensure we keep our Long Islanders safe.” Also read | WATCH: Man who climbed Big Ben tower with Palestinian flag comes down after 16 hours According to Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine, the fire crews in Suffolk County responded to at least three major bushfires on the East End. By Saturday (March 8) evening, the Westhampton fire was about 80 per cent contained, he added. The blaze damaged two commercial structures and injured a firefighter, who suffered a second-degree burn to his face, according to Romaine. Also read | WATCH | Pro-Ukraine protesters chased JD Vance while he was with his 3-year-old daughter Several local roads and highways, including a section of the Sunrise Highway, have been shut down due to fires. Southampton residents have been advised to avoid going outdoors for the next 24 hours due to high winds and danger due to wildfires. According to Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, there was a heightened risk of the fire spreading to dry conditions and strong winds. Also read | Anti-Musk protests erupt at Tesla dealerships across US, nine arrested in New York Videos emerge on social media People have been sharing several videos of the wildfires on social media, showing scary visuals. NY Gov Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to Long Island wildfires scorching thousands of acres. Brush fires near Westhampton led to road closures on Sunrise Highway. Officials say fires are uncontrolled due to high winds and dry conditions. National Guard and state… pic.twitter.com/T6adYjWOJq — Anti-Woke Warrior (@AntiWokeWar_) March 9, 2025 🚨 Breaking: The Hamptons on Long Island are on fire. Evacuations are underway. pic.twitter.com/ISFFjOvqVq — Stock Mom™ (@TheRealStockMom) March 8, 2025 A view from Crews responding to the fire on Long Island, New York near the Hamptons. At least 20 Fire companies responding along with a large scale aviation response. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this. 🙏 Good luck out there! pic.twitter.com/tshuh6gv9f — The Hotshot Wake Up (@HotshotWake) March 8, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Scary visuals emerge as state of emergency declared in New York’s Long Island amid wildfires

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Creating hazardous travel conditions for tens of millions...

A "Lake effect" storm dumped heavy snow on parts of western New York State...

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