Is there a copyright on Madame X by John Singer Sargent?

Question

I want to use a copy of this painting on a calendar page, but intend to substitute another face for the one in the painting. Is this prohibited by any copyright laws?

Answer 1

the painting has been around for over 100 years, it is well known ,so you should not use it, just take the image find a Friend and photograph her in a strapless dress, then it is his idea, but your interpretation, do you understand what the portrait is about, she was a independent lady , she had one of the straps of her dress off her shoulder , this caused a scandal, was considered sex porn, , the city demanded the painting be repainted with the strap up. the painting is owned by the Des Moines, Art Center, so they own the rights to the image

Answer 2

The painting itself is not under copyright, but any reproduction or photograph of it will be. So, you cannot use it on a calendar that you intend to sell or anything that is intended for more than personal use.