Who painted Sophie de Tott as Bacchante?

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante was painted by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun in 1793.

Where can I see Sophie de Tott as Bacchante?

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante is held by Clark Art Institute.

What movement is Sophie de Tott as Bacchante?

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun , 1793

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.

About this work

Overview

Sophie de Tott as Bacchante is a 1793 oil painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a French portrait painter. The work is part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Sophie de Tott dressed as a bacchante, a follower of Bacchus from classical mythology. She reclines on blue fabric, wearing a leaf and grape wreath and a draped white garment that exposes her right shoulder and breast.

Technique & Style

Vigée Le Brun's style in Sophie de Tott as Bacchante blends Rococo and emerging Neoclassical elements. The serene subject and calm atmosphere are achieved through the artist's use of soft, muted colors and gentle composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1793, Sophie de Tott as Bacchante is a product of Vigée Le Brun's work during the late 18th century. The painting is now held in the Clark Art Institute's collection.

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…