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Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun

Description:

Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842) was a prominent French painter and one of the few successful female artists of her time. She gained recognition for her elegant portraits, which often captured the essence and beauty of her subjects. Vigée-Lebrun was known for her skillful use of color and her ability to capture a sense of individuality in her paintings.

Senses:

1. Noun (Person): Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun refers to the 18th-century female artist herself.

2. Noun (Artwork): Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun can also indicate any of the paintings created by the artist.

Sample Sentences:

• I recently visited an exhibition featuring several Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun portraits.
• Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun's self-portraits were a reflection of her incredible talent and self-awareness.
• Many art collectors dream of owning an original Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
• As a female artist in the 18th-century, Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun faced numerous challenges but managed to achieve great success.

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• Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun: The Odyssey of an Artist in an Age of Revolution
• Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun: Art and Patronage in Eighteenth-Century France