About
Widely considered the most important female painter of the 1700's. She is known for masterworks like 1783's Portrait of Marie Antoinette.
Before Fame
Her studio was seized due to her practicing without a license, after which she applied to Academie de Saint Luc.
Trivia
She fled France during the French Revolution and lived in Rome, where her work was met with great acclaim.
Family Life
Her father was portraitist Louis Vigee.
Associated With
She worked as the personal court painter of Marie Antoinette.
