painted woman
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The face of Rivera’s painted woman was based on Olympic gold medalist Helen Wills, but the character is inspired by “The Adventures of Esplandián,” a 16th century novel by Castilian author Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2024
The old painted woman raised her glass also, and lifted it to her lips, tossing the wine down with a sudden smack of satisfaction.
From House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court by Gull, Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger
And I would smile, though that horrible old painted woman boxed my ears.
From The Virginians by Thackeray, William Makepeace
"I don't see how you can call a painted woman 'pretty,'" Eleanor said, coldly.
From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
To Peter, the words of the painted woman came as a finishing blow.
From The Sins of the Children A Novel by Hamilton, Cosmo
