Adélaïde Labille-Guiard: A Pioneer of Portraiture in a Changing World Born in Paris in 1749, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard’s life and career unfolded during a period of profound transformation in France – the late 18th century, a time marked by both aristocratic privilege and burgeoning revolutionary sentiment. While often overshadowed by her more famous contemporary, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Labille-Guiard carved out a significant space for herself as a portraitist, demonstrating remarkable skill and an astute understanding of her patrons’ desires and the evolving social landscape. Her story is o…