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Louise-Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthièvre, Duchess of Orléans

Louise-Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthièvre, Duchess of Orléans is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Museum of the History of France.

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Overview

This oil painting, created in 1795, is a portrait of Louise-Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthièvre, Duchess of Orléans. It is the work of French artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted seated on a red velvet couch, wearing a white dress with a blue sash and gold accents, conveying an air of elegance and refinement. Her thoughtful expression and gentle pose suggest a contemplative mood.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Vigée Le Brun's skill in capturing refined detail, characteristic of her work during the late 18th century transition from Rococo to Neoclassicism. The artist's use of muted background tones and attention to the subject's attire and accessories demonstrate her technical proficiency.

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Artist

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French: ; née Vigée; 16 April 1755 – 30 March 1842), also known as Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun or simply Madame Le Brun, was a French painter who mostly specialized in portrait…

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Museum of the History of France

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