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In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at 'Self-portrait in a Straw Hat' by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun at the National Gallery in London. Welcome to Art, Culture & Books with me, Anthony King. Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun was born in 1755 and was a trailblazing female artist of her time, known for her exceptional skill and the ability to navigate the male-dominated art world. She lived through a tumultuous era in French history. Before the French Revolution in 1789, Vigée Le Brun was very successful, especially at the Versailles court. Marie-Antoinette favoured her as a painter, and Vigée Le Brun created over 30 portraits of the Queen and her family. The oil on canvas completed in 1782, "Self-portrait in a Straw Hat" is a striking example of her mastery in portraiture which is even more incredible considering she was mainly self taught! This version of the painting is a signed copy by Vigėe Le Brun, recreating a highly popular self-portrait she herself originally painted in Brussels, also in 1782. The painting captures the artist in a moment of self-reflection and confidence, wearing a straw hat adorned with a pink ribbon. The loose brushstrokes and vibrant colour palette demonstrate her technical prowess. The National Gallery tell us that the pose is deliberately modelled on Rubens’s Portrait of Susanna Lunden. Vigée Le Brun wrote of the painting in her memoirs which were published in 1903: “We returned to Flanders to see the masterpieces of Rubens... at Antwerp, I found the famous "Straw Hat," which has lately been sold to an Englishman for a large sum. This admirable picture represents a woman by Rubens. It delighted and inspired me to such a degree that I made a portrait of myself at Brussels, striving to obtain the same effects. I painted myself with a straw hat on my head, a feather, and a garland of wild flowers, holding my palette in my hand.” "Self-portrait in a Straw Hat" is celebrated for its departure from traditional self-portraiture conventions of the time. Vigée Le Brun presents herself with a direct gaze, showcasing her self-assuredness and challenging the viewer to engage with her on a more personal level. You've been joined today by Anthony King but now it's your turn. What are your thoughts on 'Self-portrait in a Straw Hat' by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun? Please like this video and subscribe to the channel. I’d love to hear your comments, thoughts and views below. (c) Anthony King How can I support the channel? Donate here to support future videos: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Antho... Become a channel Patreon:   / anthonykingart   Purchase my books here: https://anthony-king.com/books/ Thank you! Anthony