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Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
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Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas)
490412 Irresolute Virtue (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vertu Irresolue); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25455502
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Adulterous Adultery Angst Anguish Anxiety Bad News Bare Breast Bedding Chaste Chastity Desire Dilemma Emotional Erotic Great Bed Head In Hand I Love You Intimate Lascivious Love Letter Lover Lust Moral Sinful Sinner Suitor Two Sweethearts Unfaithful Vice Vigee Le Brun Vigee Lebrun Virginity Virtue Virtuous Beds Emotions Furnish Home Furnishing Lovers Piece Of Furniture Unchaste Upholstered Goods
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Irresolute Virtue
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by Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Lebrun is a captivating oil painting that delves into the complex emotions and moral dilemmas of a virtuous woman. In this intimate scene, we witness a seated female figure, her head in hand, immersed in deep contemplation. Her bare breast hints at vulnerability and sensuality, while her chastity remains intact. The artist masterfully captures the conflicting desires within the subject's heart - torn between fidelity and temptation. A love letter lies open on the bed beside her, symbolizing an adulterous affair that threatens to shatter her virtuous facade. The painting exudes an air of eroticism and angst as it explores themes of lust, emotional turmoil, and wavering resolve. Vigee-Lebrun's skillful brushwork brings forth every nuance of emotion on the subject's face - anguish mixed with longing for forbidden passion. The intricate details of furniture surrounding her create an authentic 18th-century ambiance. "Irresolute Virtue" challenges societal expectations placed upon women during that era while highlighting their inner conflicts and struggles against societal norms. It serves as a timeless reminder that virtue is not always black or white but can exist in shades of gray. This stunning print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Vigee-Lebrun's genius up close, capturing every delicate stroke with remarkable clarity. It invites viewers to delve into the complexities of human nature and reflect upon our own moral choices amidst desire and temptation
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