In her lifetime, she painted 200 landscapes and 660 portraits. In fact, Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun was considered one of the most prominent French portrait painters of the late 18th century.
She quickly found favor, friendship, and loyal support in one of the most controversial figures in history: Marie Antoinette, Queen of France.
In this episode, we’ll discuss one of her most famous portraits, Marie Antoinette with a Rose.
Marie Antoinette with a Rose
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Compare & Contrast:
Compare and contrast Marie Antoinette with a Rose to Marie Antoinette in Muslin Dress. How are these paintings similar? How are they different? Which one is your favorite? Why?
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Recommended for Further Study:
The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun
Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun: The Odyssey of an Artist in an Age of RevolutionThe Exceptional Woman: Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun and the Cultural Politics of ArtVigée Le BrunÉlisabeth Vigée Le Brun – Paintings & Drawings (Zedign Art Series)Moments of Joy Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun: Including excerpts from Souvenirs de Ma Vie and 79 color illustrations
