Author: Vigée-Lebrun, Louise-Elisabeth
Synopsis:
In "The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun," the renowned French portrait painter, Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, takes us on a captivating journey through her extraordinary life as an artist and a woman in 18th-century Europe. From her humble beginnings to becoming the official painter of Marie Antoinette, Vigée-Lebrun shares her encounters with royalty, her struggles as a female artist, and her escape from the French Revolution. With vivid descriptions and heartfelt anecdotes, she offers a unique perspective on the art world, the French court, and the tumultuous times she lived in.
Genres: Autobiography, Historical Non-fiction, Art History
Themes: Female Empowerment, Artistic Expression, Social and Political Change
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