02522cam a22003133u 4500 23158 UtSlPG 20260610133530.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 ND Vigée-Lebrun, Louise-Elisabeth, 1755-1842 Souvenirs de Madame Louise-Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, Tome troisième Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-24 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier, Rénald Lévesque (HTML version) and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Souvenirs de Madame Louise-Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, Tome troisième" by Vigée-Lebrun is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. The work provides a first-hand account of the author's experiences as an artist in Russia, particularly under the reign of Emperor Paul I, illustrating the complex social and political landscape of the time. Through her personal anecdotes, Vigée-Lebrun offers insights into her interactions with notable figures of the era, including the Emperor himself and members of the Russian nobility, painting a vivid picture of her life as a female painter during a tumultuous period. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the character of Emperor Paul I, describing his erratic behavior and the atmosphere of fear that permeated society under his rule. She recounts an incident at a court ball where a simple misunderstanding leads to the harsh punishment of an innocent man, encapsulating the oppressive nature of Paul's governance. The opening portion also details Vigée-Lebrun's artistic career, her connections within the imperial court, and the challenges she faced as she navigated both her personal and professional life while observing the peculiarities of Russian nobility and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Vigée-Lebrun, Louise-Elisabeth, 1755-1842 Painters -- France -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23158 64210 64210