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

"I don't see how you can call a painted woman 'pretty,'" Eleanor said, coldly.

From The Vehement Flame by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell

And all that must have happened years ago, to judge by the work of the weather on the once gaily painted woman and the depth the timbers had sunk in the sand.

From The Beach of Dreams by Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere)

And I would smile, though that horrible old painted woman boxed my ears.

From The Virginians by Thackeray, William Makepeace

"What a chee-arming little girl!" said the painted woman, crowding in between Aunt Madge and Flyaway, and patting the child's shoulder with her ungloved hand, which was fairly ablaze with jewels; "bee-youtiful!"

From Little Folks Astray by May, Sophie