Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs of Madame Vigee Lebrun is an autobiographical account of the life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun, one of the most prominent and celebrated portrait painters of the 18th century. Born in Paris in 1755, Vigee Lebrun began her career as a painter at a young age, and quickly gained recognition for her talent and skill. Over the course of her career, she painted portraits of many notable figures, including Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France.In her memoirs, Vigee Lebrun provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century Parisian society, as well as the challenges and triumphs of being a successful female artist in a male-dominated field. She writes about her childhood, her early experiences as a painter, her marriage and motherhood, and her travels throughout Europe.Throughout the book, Vigee Lebrun offers insights into the artistic process, as well as the political and cultural climate of the time. She also writes candidly about her personal life, including her relationships with her family, friends, and patrons.The Memoirs of Madame Vigee Lebrun is a rich and engaging account of a remarkable life, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, women's history, or 18th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
