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The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun - An Artist's Journey Through Revolutionary France - cover

The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun - An Artist's Journey Through Revolutionary France

Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun

Translator Lionel Strachey

Publisher: Good Press

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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 Vigée-Lebrun's elegant prose and sharp observations make this memoir both a valuable historical document and a captivating literary work.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.
Available since: 11/26/2019.
Print length: 1370 pages.

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