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Vigée Le Brun's radiant self-portrait shows the celebrated court painter in a feathered straw hat, palette in hand, meeting our eyes with easy confidence. Inspired by Rubens, she bathed herself in natural outdoor light. It announced one of the most successful women artists of her century.
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat
- Date1782
- MovementRococo
- WhereNational Gallery, London
- RegionBritain