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Self-Portrait with Cerise Ribbons

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun French

ca. 1782

Not on view

By this time, Vigée Le Brun was a prominent figure in Paris society. Using her femininity to promote her art, she portrays herself in a white chemise dress with cerise ribbons that complement her fair complexion, dark eyes, and unpowdered hair. Like a frame within a frame, the black hat throws her face into relief. She emphasizes her youth and poise.

Self-Portrait with Cerise Ribbons, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, Paris 1755–1842 Paris), Oil on canvas — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Self-Portrait with Cerise Ribbons

Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, Paris 1755–1842 Paris)

Date: ca. 1782

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 25 1/2 × 21 1/4 in. (64.8 × 54 cm)
Frame: 34 × 29 × 5 in. (86.4 × 73.7 × 12.7 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (ACK 1949.02)

Accession Number: SL.1.2016.18.1

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