Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842): Self-Portrait with Her Daughter, Julie

Oil on canvas, 130 x 94 cm | Musée du Louvre

In this intimate and tender self-portrait, Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun captures herself with her daughter, Julie, at the dawn of the French Revolution. Painted in 1789, the work blends maternal affection with the elegance and grace of Rococo portraiture, reflecting both personal and political nuances of the time.

Join Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker as they discuss how Vigée Le Brun—one of the most celebrated portraitists of her time—used warmth, naturalism, and subtle symbolism to challenge conventions and affirm her place in the world of art.