La Princesse Radziwill 1800 - 1801

"La Princesse Radziwill" is a pastel portrait by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, completed between 1800 and 1801. The work depicts the Polish princess in a simple white gown, her curly hair styled in a loose bun, against a soft blue background. Le Brun was a renowned portrait painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for her graceful and idealized depictions of her subjects, often emphasizing their elegance and charm. This portrait exemplifies her signature style, capturing the princess's refined beauty and gentle demeanor with delicate strokes of pastel.