The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun

"The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun" by Louise-Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun is a captivating recollection of the author's life as a renowned portrait painter in 18th-century France. It offers readers a personal look into her artistic career and the societal happenings of her time. From her early childhood, marked by a love for painting and the support of her father, to the loss that deeply affected her, the narrative charts her path. Readers gain insight into her evolution as an artist, her interactions with prominent figures in Paris, and the beginning of her rise to fame. Giving readers the opportunity to learn about the influences that greatly shaped her life.