Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun

The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun (eBook, ePUB)

An Artist's Journey Through Revolutionary France

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun offers a fascinating insight into the life and experiences of one of the most renowned female artists of the 18th century, Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun. Through a series of vivid and engaging anecdotes, Vigée-Lebrun recounts her rise to fame as a portrait painter in the French court, her encounters with the leading figures of the era, and her reflections on the tumultuous political and social climate of revolutionary France. Written in a candid and intimate style, the book provides a firsthand account of a woman navigating the male-dominated art world and French society of her time. Vigée-Lebrun's elegant prose and sharp observations make this memoir both a valuable historical document and a captivating literary work. Recommended for those interested in art history, women's history, and the French Revolution, The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun is a compelling read that sheds light on a remarkable artist and her tumultuous era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1370
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664624680
• Artikelnr.: 58561749

Autorenporträt

Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (1755–1842) is not only renowned as a prominent and influential portrait painter of the 18th century but is also celebrated for her literary contribution through her memoirs. Best known for her portrait artistry and as the foremost female painter during the reign of Louis XVI, Vigée-Lebrun immortalized her experiences in her autobiography, 'The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun'. This work provided a rich first-hand account of her artistic career and the vibrant cultural milieu of pre- and post-revolutionary France. Her memoirs showcased her unique narrative voice that reflected the sensibilities of the Age of Enlightenment. The text is more than a mere recounting of personal history; it offers insight into the social circles and political disruptions of the time. As she painted some of the era's most illustrious figures, including Marie Antoinette, Vigée-Lebrun's narrative is tinged with the poignancy of a world lost to the tides of change. Her literary style is marked by the same elegance and clarity that graced her portraits, bringing the same keen eye for detail to her writing as she did to her canvases. Vigée-Lebrun's memoirs are not only valuable for their historical perspective, but they also stand as a testament to her resilience, intelligence, and grace in a society that offered few opportunities for women artists.