Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun: A Portraitist of the Ancien Régime Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, born in Paris on April 16, 1755, and passing away on March 30, 1842, stands as a pivotal figure in late 18th-century French art. More than simply a painter of portraits, she was a shrewd observer of society, a master of capturing the nuances of personality, and a remarkably resilient artist who navigated the tumultuous shifts of the Ancien Régime and beyond. Her legacy rests not only on her exquisite technique but also on her pioneering role as a female professional artist in a world dominated by men.…