Le fabuleux destin de Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun (TV Movie 2015)

Le fabuleux destin de Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun: Directed by Arnaud Xainte. With Stéphane Ronchewski, Xavier Salmon, Katharine Baetjer, Joseph Baillio. A renowned painter and a free-thinker, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun is still considered ahead of her time. Follow the artist’s adventures over the course of her nearly 90-year life in this captivating docudrama.

“This documentary was a very nice overview of the life of this remarkable artist. Not only was she talented with a paintbrush, she apparently had other gifts that made her a successful and resilient woman of her time.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAs someone interested in historical re-enactment and who seeks out many of the late 18th century portraits of women, it was fascinating to hear more about Vigée Le Brunu0026#39;s techniques, subjects, and strategies. I was unaware of her influence on the late century fashions and styles that have totally colored my understanding of this period.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt was also a remarkable overview of a crucial period in French history, as we follow her through the complex trajectory of her 87 year life.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA visual treat and a historical gem. Worth your time.”