Louis Vigée
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Louis Vigée (2 February 1715 – 9 May 1767) was a French portraitist, fan painter, artist in pastels and a member of the Académie de Saint-Luc.
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Louis Vigeé | |
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Born | 2 February 1715 |
Died | 9 May 1767 |
Nationality | French |
Children | Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Étienne Vigée |
Relatives | Julie Le Brun (granddaughter) |
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In 1750, he married Jeanne Vigeé (1728–1800). In 1755, Jeanne gave birth to their first child Élisabeth Louise Vigée (1755–1842), whom became a painter, and in 1758, Jeanne gave birth to their second child Étienne Vigée (1758–1820), whom became a playwright and man of letters.