Self-portrait

Executed in the Neoclassical style, the work features restrained and structured composition. Vigée Le Brun employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting light and dark to draw focus on the subject.

Created in 1800, the painting marks a period in Vigée Le Brun's career when she was transitioning towards Neoclassical styles from her earlier Rococo work. It is now held in the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Vigée Le Brun's shift to Neoclassicism in this self-portrait reflects broader artistic trends of the time, moving away from the extravagance of Rococo towards more subdued, classical influences, particularly relevant in the early 19th century.

As one of Vigée Le Brun's self-portraits from her Neoclassical period, the painting contributes to her legacy as a versatile artist who successfully navigated different styles, leaving a significant mark on European portraiture.