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La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
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La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving)
1202216 La Vertu Irresolue, engraved by Louis Dennel (1741-86) (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842) (after); 39x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25463090
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This print titled "La Vertu Irresolue" transports us to the 18th century, where artist Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Lebrun skillfully captures a moment of intense emotional turmoil. Engraved by Louis Dennel, this masterpiece measures 39x26 cm and is held in a private collection. The image depicts a woman seated on a bed, her head resting in her hand as she reads an intimate love letter. The atmosphere is charged with angst and desire, as the viewer witnesses the internal conflict between virtue and temptation that plagues the female protagonist. Her bare breast hints at both vulnerability and unchaste thoughts. In this scene of moral dilemma, we are invited into the boudoir of this tormented soul. The composition exudes sensuality while also exploring themes of adultery, wavering emotions, and conflicting desires. The woman's virtuous nature battles against sinful impulses as she grapples with maintaining her chastity or succumbing to lustful temptations. Vigee-Lebrun's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth to the piece, emphasizing the emotional intensity portrayed on the subject's face. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder that even in centuries past, human emotions remain universal. As we gaze upon "La Vertu Irresolue" we cannot help but be drawn into its narrative - one that speaks volumes about inner struggles faced by individuals throughout history.
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