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Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat (Autoportrait au chapeau de paille)

$195.00

Size Small (23 x 19) Medium (30 x 24) Large (40 x 31) Estate (52 x 40)

Frame Gold Silver Dark Bronze

Giclee print on archival quality Fredrix canvas
Stretched on sustainably sourced Appalachian Poplar hardwood
Hand embellished with clear gesso to add depth and dimensionality to this premium reproduction print.
Luxuriously framed in premium, imported resin frames available in three finishes
Kraft paper dust cover is included at no additional charge
Wire hanger and hanging hardware are included at no additional charge so you can hang your new Canvas Classics right away
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Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat (Autoportrait au chapeau de paille) – Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1782

Framed Canvas Reproduction

This iconic framed canvas reproduction of Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun’s Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat has undergone meticulous digital restoration, unlocking an astonishing clarity and vibrant fidelity that is truly unparalleled. The process has revived the freshness of her complexion and the exquisite detail of her flamboyant straw hat, ensuring every delicate ruffle and feather is perfectly rendered. This meticulous attention ensures this masterpiece comes to life on canvas with breathtaking authenticity, offering a truly stunning physical experience that preserves the painting's original, luminous beauty and charming confidence.

In Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, one of history's most accomplished female artists and a leading portraitist of the late 18th century, offers a captivating and self-assured image. Painted in 1782, this work is a celebrated example of her naturalistic approach to portraiture and is famously a tribute to Peter Paul Rubens' Portrait of Susanna Lunden (also known as The Straw Hat). Here, Le Brun presents herself not merely as a painter, but as a figure of elegance and charm.

The canvas radiates with a soft, natural light that illuminates the artist's youthful face and her distinctive straw hat, adorned with a medley of fresh flowers and a sweeping ostrich feather. Dressed in a fashionable pink gown with a ruffled white collar and black sleeves, she holds her palette and brushes, subtly indicating her profession. Her confident, direct gaze engages the viewer, conveying both her artistic skill and her personal allure. The background of a subtly clouded blue sky emphasizes the outdoor freshness of the scene, a departure from the more formal settings of earlier portraits. This self-portrait is a powerful statement of artistic identity and feminine grace.

This premium framed canvas reproduction powerfully conveys the luminous elegance and confident charm of Vigée Le Brun's original, now with an enhanced clarity that brings every intricate detail to life. It is an exceptional statement piece for any sophisticated living space, a focal point that offers both visual splendor and a captivating glimpse into the artistic spirit of the Rococo-Neoclassical era, perfectly suiting classic, elegant, or traditional decor styles.

Art Movement: Rococo / Neoclassicism

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Archival quality Fredrix canvas, sustainably sourced Appalachian poplar stretcher frames, and premium, imported resin moulding set us apart from other reproduction artwork.

Care for your artwork by dusting with a dry cloth. If need be, use a cloth dampened with water for more serious spills. Do NOT use any type of cleaning agent on the frame or print.

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