Who compared Vigée Le Brun to the old Dutch masters?
Pablo Picasso
Vincent van Gogh
Claude Monet
Joshua Reynolds
Answer
Joshua Reynolds, a renowned English painter and portraitist, drew comparisons between Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun and the esteemed old Dutch masters. He specifically highlighted her exceptional mastery of chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by the skillful use of light and shadow, akin to the techniques employed by these acclaimed Dutch artists.
Mastering the Art: The Life and Works of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
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