about the author
Deborah Davis
Art Expert, Writer, and Veteran Film Executive
Deborah Davis is the author of Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X (Tarcher/Putnam, 2003), Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and his Black and White Ball (Wiley, April 2006), The Secret Lives of Frames: One Hundred Years of Art and Artistry (Filapacchi, 2007), and Gilded: How Newport Became America’s Richest Resort (Wiley, 2009).
Press Links
“'One Book' Project Comes to the Crocker Art Museum"
The Sacramento Press
"White Shoulders"
The New York Times
"Deborah Davis' Lastest Triumph! Gilded: How Newport Became America's Richest Resort"
The Huffington Post
Speaking Topics
- Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X
- The Great Art Adventure
- Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and his Black and White Ball
- The Secret Life of Frames
- The Oprah Winfrey Show: Reflections on an American Legacy
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Speaking Topics — Deborah Davis
Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X
Madame X Speaks—the life and times of the mysterious woman who posed for John Singer Sargent’s most celebrated—and scandalous—portrait.
The Great Art Adventure
A behind-the-canvas tour of Belle Époque Paris and the scandalous lives of the artists and models of this fascinating period.
Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and his Black and White Ball
The infamous host, the legendary guest list, and all the drama and excitement behind the most celebrated party of the 1960’s.
The Secret Life of Frames
A lively history of the Cinderella of the art world—the beautiful, hardworking, and frequently overlooked picture frame.
Testimonials
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“Deborah was definitely well-received and attendees seemed to be energized by her talk. Our staff fell in love with her, and we hope there will be an opportunity to have her back soon to discuss another project.” - Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick, Director of Education, Crocker Art Museum
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