Madame Dugazon in the Role of “Nina”
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.Here, Vigée Le Brun presents a major figure of the theatrical world—the actress, dancer, and singer Dugazon (1755–1831)—in the most memorable role of her career. The artist relates that she saw this famous performer in the title role of Nina, ou La Folle par amour (The Woman Crazed with Love) "at least twenty times." Nina rises from the bench, her expression animated, her eyes open wide, as she listens for the voice of her lover.
Artwork Details
- Title: Madame Dugazon in the Role of “Nina”
- Artist: Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, Paris 1755–1842 Paris)
- Date: 1787
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 57 1/2 × 45 1/4 in. (146 × 115 cm)
Frame: 78 3/4 × 60 5/8 in. (200 × 154 cm) - Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Private collection
- Curatorial Department: European Paintings