Labille Guiard Collection
Adelaide Labille-Guiard, a prominent French artist of the 18th century, showcased her exceptional talent and versatility through various captivating portraits and scenes
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Adelaide Labille-Guiard, a prominent French artist of the 18th century, showcased her exceptional talent and versatility through various captivating portraits and scenes. In the Salon of 1785, captured by Pietro Antonio Martini, Labille-Guiard's work stood out among her contemporaries. One such masterpiece was "Madame Mitoire and her children, " where she skillfully portrayed the tender bond between mother and child. Labille-Guiard's dedication to her craft is evident in another artwork from 1782, depicting Augustin Pajou sculpting a bust of his teacher Lemoyne the Younger. This piece not only showcases Labille-Guiard's ability to capture intricate details but also highlights her admiration for fellow artists. In "Portrait of Marie-Aurore de Saxe as Diana" circa 1777, Labille-Guiard reveals her expertise in capturing ethereal beauty while infusing mythological symbolism into her subjects' portrayals. Her artistic prowess extends beyond mere portraiture as seen in "Self-Portrait with Two Pupils. " Here she immortalizes herself alongside Marie Gabrielle Capet and Marie Marguerite, showcasing both mentorship and camaraderie within the art world. Labille-Guiard's talent for capturing theatricality shines through in "Madame Dugazon as Babet, " portraying an actress in character from the comedy Blaise et Babet. The artist effortlessly brings this fictional persona to life on canvas. Not limited to individuals alone, Labille-Guiard also painted significant historical figures like Madame Roland and Marie Louise Therese Victoire of France. Through these portraits, she immortalized their grace and strength while leaving an indelible mark on history itself. Furthermore, Labille-Guiard depicted familial love beautifully in works such as "Portrait of Louise-Elisabeth of France with her son Ferdinand. " In this piece, she captures the tender bond between mother and child with remarkable sensitivity.