“Women have sat indoors all these millions of years, so that by this time the very walls are permeated by their creative force, which has, indeed, so overcharged the capacity of bricks and mortar that it must needs harness itself to pens and brushes and business and politics.” - Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own
Yolande-Martine-Gabrielle de Polastron, Duchess de Polignac
Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun: Portrait, oil on canvas; 1782
Said, by tradition, given by Marie-Antoinette to a postmaster who helped the Duchess of Polignac to emigrate in 1789; remained in this man's family; bequeathed to the Duke of Polignac, 1875; entered Versailles by donation in payment of inheritance taxes, 1998
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About The Artist
Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun mesmerized the world with her portraits, capturing the elegance and essence of her subjects with unparalleled finesse. Her paintings of Marie Antoinette and other aristocrats are not just portraits; they are windows into the soul of an era, each canvas a tapestry of grace and sophistication. In defying the conventions that constrained women, she painted her legacy with strokes of courage and brilliance, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.
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Each print is made-to-order using museum-quality paper and eco-friendly inks for sustainable beauty.
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Eco Friendly Inks
Neo pigment, water-based inks that are 100% non-hazardous and toxin-free: colors made to last a hundred+ years.
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