vigee-lebrun
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French portrait painter: Vigée-Lebrun refers specifically to Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a celebrated French painter known primarily for her portraits, particularly of women and aristocratic clients, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum acquired a stunning portrait by Vigée-Lebrun.
- Vigée-Lebrun's work is characterized by its elegance and sensitivity.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a stylistic reference: The name "Vigée-Lebrun" can be used to denote a style of portraiture that is graceful, refined, and often features soft, luminous lighting.
- Her photographic portraits have a distinct Vigée-Lebrun quality to them.
Variants and Related Words
- Vigée Le Brun: An alternative spelling of the name, sometimes used without the hyphen.
- Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun: The full name of the artist.
Synonyms
- Portraitist: A painter who specializes in portraits.
- Court painter: An artist employed by a royal court, a role Vigée-Lebrun held for Queen Marie Antoinette.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Rococo portraiture: The artistic style period in which much of Vigée-Lebrun's early work is categorized.
- Neoclassical influence: A later stylistic influence seen in her work after the French Revolution.
Noun
- French painter noted for her portraits (1755-1842)