Labille-Guiard became a master at miniatures, pastels, and oil paintings.
Little is known about her training due to the practices of the 18th century which dictated masters (who were predominately male) should not take on female pupils.
During this time, females were perceived as incapable to follow instruction alongside men.
During adolescence, Labille-Guiard studied miniature painting with oil painter François-Élie Vincent and her early work was exhibited at the Académie de Saint-Luc.
She apprenticed with the pastel master Quentin de la Tour until 1774.
Labille-Guiard became a master at miniatures, pastels, and oil paintings. Little is known about her training due to the practices of the 18th century which dictated masters (who were predominately male) should not take on female pupils. During this time, females were perceived as incapable to follow instruction alongside men. During adolescence, Labille-Guiard studied miniature painting with oil painter François-Élie Vincent and her early work was exhibited at the Académie de Saint-Luc. She apprenticed with the pastel master Quentin de la Tour until 1774.
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard