Dark hairs do tell tales as a mistranscription revealed shows that Constance Queniaux as the sitter for the most controversial painting by Gustave Courbet.

Gustave Courbet 'Origin of the World' - learn more about the artist, here

One of the greatest mysteries in art history appears to have been solved.

The identity of the model who posed for the most scandalous painting of the 19th century, Gustave Courbet's "L'Origine du monde" (The Origin of the world), has finally been revealed.

To read more on AFP:

https://www.afp.com/en/news/206/mystery-arts-most-scandalous-picture-revealed-doc-19d7it3