Artist

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

1755–1842 · born in Paris

Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun was born in Paris, the daughter of a painter, and became a famous portraitist at only 20. She painted Queen Marie Antoinette and fled France during the Revolution, working in Italy, Austria, Russia and England. She was one of the most successful women artists in history. She died in Paris in 1842.