Vigée Le Brun
1909
Published in 1909, 'Vigée Le Brun' by Haldane Macfall is a biography of Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, an influential 18th-century portrait painter known for her association with Queen Marie Antoinette. The book chronicles her rise from a talented girl in Paris to a leading artist, detailing her unique style, notable works, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated art world. Macfall also explores her personal struggles, including her tumultuous marriage and experiences during the French Revolution, providing insight into the social and political context that shaped her life and art.
