Self Portrait in a Straw Hat
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun · 1782
Why it's great
A woman with a straw hat decorated with a feather and flowers, holding a palette and brushes, looks out with a bright smile. Vigée Le Brun painted herself after seeing a famous painting by Rubens in Antwerp. She became one of the most successful portrait painters in Europe. It's a lively self-portrait.
Where to see it
📍 National GalleryLondon, United Kingdom
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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.
