Adélaïde Labille-Guiard - Portret van Joseph Benoît Suvée. (1783)

Adelaide Labille Guiard (1749-1803) was a French portrait painter of the late 18th century. She was born in Paris and studied under the painter Francois-Elie Vincent. In 1776 she became a member of the Academie de Saint-Luc, a professional organisation for artists. Guiard is known for her portraits of members of the French aristocracy, as well as her self-portraits. She was particularly skilled at capturing the details of clothing and accessories, which were important markers of social status in 18th century France. Guiard's career was interrupted by the French Revolution, which brought an end to aristocratic patronage. She continued to paint, but struggled to find patrons and finally retired from painting in 1800. Today, her work can be found in museums around the world, including the Louvre in Paris and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Suvee was born in 1743 in Bruges, Belgium and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. He later moved to Paris, where he became a pupil of Jacques-Louis David. Suvee became known for his neoclassical style and his paintings often depicted historical or mythological scenes. One of Suvee's most famous works is The Death of Socrates, which depicts the philosopher Socrates drinking hemlock while surrounded by his disciples. The painting is notable for its dramatic lighting and composition. Suvee also painted portraits, including one of Napoleon Bonaparte, now in the Louvre in Paris. He was appointed court painter to the French royal family and was a member of the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts. Suvee died in Paris in 1807 at the age of 64. His legacy lives on through his works, which can be seen in museums around the world.