Sky Arte Documentary on Louise-Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun Airs February 10
A documentary titled 'Il ritratto della regina – Una pittrice a Versailles' will air on Sky Arte HD on Friday, February 10, focusing on the life of painter Louise-Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Born in 1755 and died in 1842, she lived through major historical shifts, including the French Revolution and the restoration of the monarchy. Known for portraits of Marie Antoinette and other 18th- and 19th-century figures, Vigée Le Brun was a court painter who went into exile during the revolution, traveling through Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Russia, and England. She visited museums and private collections, engaging with influential courts eager for her work.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Il ritratto della regina – Una pittrice a Versailles' airs February 10 on Sky Arte HD.
- Focuses on painter Louise-Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun.
- She was born in 1755 and died in 1842.
- She painted portraits of Marie Antoinette and other prominent figures.
- She lived through the French Revolution and the return of the monarchy.
- During the revolution, she went into exile.
- She traveled to Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Russia, and England.
- She visited museums and private collections, contacting influential courts.
Entities
Artists
- Louise-Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun
- Marie Antoinette
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- Versailles
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Austria
- Russia
- England