Who painted The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil?

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil was painted by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun in 1793.

Where can I see The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil?

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil is held by J. Paul Getty Museum.

What movement is The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil?

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun , 1793

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil 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 J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil is a portrait painting executed in oil by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun in 1793. It is part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, identified as the Vicomtesse de Vaudreuil, seated outdoors in a purple dress and large white hat, holding a red book. Her attire and hairstyle are typical of 18th-century European fashion.

Technique & Style

Vigée Le Brun's work combines elements of Rococo and emerging Neoclassical styles. The portrait features a formal pose and refined aesthetic, characteristic of the period.

History & Provenance

Created during a time of significant social change in France, the painting reflects the artist's prominence in pre-revolutionary society. It is now held in a major art museum.

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…