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Madame Etienne Vigée

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun French

1785

Not on view

Vigée Le Brun’s sister-in-law (1764–1811) belonged to a theatrical family and was a talented amateur actress and singer. This intimate portrait of her is skillfully and quickly painted. Thick impasto gives substance to the ruff, which is fastened with a pink bow glistening with blue highlights. The frizzy, slightly powdered hair is rendered with a multitude of arcs and swirls.

Madame Etienne Vigée, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, Paris 1755–1842 Paris), Oil on canvas — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Madame Etienne Vigée

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

Date: 1785

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 22 × 18 1/8 in. (56 × 46 cm)
Frame: 32 11/16 × 25 9/16 × 2 9/16 in. (83 × 65 × 6.5 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Private collection

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