Madame Vigée-Le Brun et sa fille, 1786 (Louvre Museum)
Self-portrait with her daughter Jeanne-Lucie (Julie) (1780-1819) by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842) is considered to be the most famous female painter of the 18th century.
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It seems an animation, more than a steady image. Marvellous!
ReplyDeleteEverything about it is beautiful.The loving smile on the mother's face, the daughter's coy glance, the tender way the mother is a holding her daughter. A remarkable piece of art.
ReplyDeleteThis is devoted love!
ReplyDeleteSelf-portraits are always fascinating to me. This is a lovely painting. Thanks for introducing me to this amazing artist.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual smile.
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