Artwork

Portrait of Marie-Thérèse-Louise de Savoie-Carignan, Princess of Lamballe

Portrait of Marie-Thérèse-Louise de Savoie-Carignan, Princess of Lamballe is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This 1792 oil painting is a portrait of Marie-Thérèse-Louise de Savoie-Carignan, Princess of Lamballe, created by French artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun. The work is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts the Princess in formal attire, wearing a white dress with a blue sash and a large yellow hat adorned with feathers and ribbons. Her neutral expression and direct gaze convey a sense of dignity.

Technique & Style

Vigée Le Brun's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while the overall style blends Rococo decorative elements with emerging Neoclassical influences. The dark background accentuates the subject's features, and the artist's skillful handling of light and shadow adds dimensionality to the portrait.

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

Palace of Versailles

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