Examine Adelaide Labille-Guiard's Self-portrait with Two Pupils, 1785.

The painting by Labille-Guiard is a portrait of her and her two pupils. The portraitist used oil as her medium is on canvas. The focus of this painting is definitely not her pupils but herself, with the amount of emphasis she places upon herself. Her attire and accessories is a huge contrast with that of her pupils. The focal point of this painting is the well-dress and feminine artist, who is donning a elaborate pastel …

…The pupils appear to be smaller than the artist due to the fact that they are actually behind her, as portrayed by the painting. The pupils are partially covered by the artist who's seated on the emerald green chair. The painting shows great amount of detail, ranging from the folds of the dresses to the wood's texture. The artist uses fine brushstrokes for the exquisite details of the easel, flooring, chair, stool and the walls.