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This vivid autobiography recounts the extraordinary life of Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun, one of the finest painters of 18th-century France, who lived during the turbulent era of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Illustrated.

Memoirs of Madame Vigee Lebrun is an autobiographical account of the life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun, a prominent French portrait painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book takes the reader on a journey through Madame Vigee Lebrun's life, starting with... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Memoirs of Madame Vigee Lebrun is an autobiographical account of the life of Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun, one of the most prominent and celebrated portrait painters of the 18th century. Born in Paris in 1755, Vigee Lebrun began her career as a painter at a young age, and... Read Full Overview

Memoirs of Madame Vigee Lebrun is a memoir written by Louise-Elisabeth Vigee Lebrun, a prominent French portrait painter of the 18th century. In this book, Lebrun recounts her life story, including her childhood, education, and career as a painter. She also shares her experiences... Read Full Overview