Artwork

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 1790 and is held in the collection of the Museum of the History of France.

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Overview

This 1790 oil painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun is a portrait of Louise-Marie-Adélaïde de Bourbon-Penthièvre, Duchess of Orléans. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted seated on a red couch, wearing an ornate white dress with gold accents and jewelry, including a necklace and earrings. Her introspective pose, with her hand under her chin, engages the viewer.

Technique & Style

The portrait blends Rococo's decorative qualities with emerging Neoclassical influences, characteristic of Vigée Le Brun's work. The dark background highlights the subject, while gold details and tassels on the couch add to the overall ornateness.

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Artist & collection

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…

Museum

Museum of the History of France

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