Self-portrait of the artist in the studio, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, circa 1808 or after

Self-portrait of the artist in the studio. This painting is an autograph and partial reproduction of “madame labille-guiard executing the portrait of the painter vien, senator and count of the empire”, a masterpiece by marie-gabrielle capet, refocused on the left part alone. Exhibited at the salon of 1808, it is kept today at the neue pinakothek in munich. Marie-gabrielle capet represents her teacher, adélaïde labille-guiard, creating the portrait of the painter joseph-marie vien (outside the painting) to her right, then considered the patriarch of neoclassicism. Behind her stands her husband, françois-andré vincent. Marie-gabrielle capet represents herself in a self-portrait, her eyes staring into those of the viewer, leaning on a table, at the foot of which is placed a drawing board. She prepares the colors of the palette, symbol of the bond of friendship that unites these two women in the workshop. Compared to the munich painting, variations can be seen in the background. The atmosphere of the mundane workshop gives way to an intimate scene. Object Type: painting. Genre: self-portrait. Date: circa 1808 or after. Dimensions: height: 56.5 cm (22.2 in) ; width: 41 cm (16.1 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, François-André Vincent, Marie-Gabrielle Capet. Marie-Gabrielle Capet - Autoportrait de l'artiste dans l'atelier