Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
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Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun was a renowned French painter, born on April 16, 1755, in Paris. She specialized in portrait painting, capturing the essence of her subjects with grace and elegance. Vigée Le Brun's career flourished under the patronage of European aristocrats, including Queen Marie Antoinette, for whom she painted over 30 portraits. Her style blended elements of Rococo and Neoclassicism, creating flattering yet naturalistic portrayals of her subjects. Vigée Le Brun's success extended beyond France; she was admitted to various art academies across Europe. During the French Revolution, she fled to Italy and later to Russia, where she continued to paint and build a new clientele. She returned to Paris in 1802 and remained active until her death on March 30, 1842. Vigée Le Brun's legacy includes over 800 paintings, many of which are held in prestigious museums worldwide. Her memoirs, Souvenirs, provide valuable insights into European culture during her lifetime.
