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Eugene Delacroix
1798–1863 · French · 30 artworks
RomanticismOrientalismexpressive brushworkdramatic use of colordynamic compositionexotic subject mattertenebrism
artist bio
Eugène Delacroix was a leading French Romantic painter, known for his expressive brushwork and use of color. He bridged Neoclassicism and Impressionism, influencing generations of artists with his dramatic compositions and exotic subject matter.
what you'll learn
Studying Delacroix's work helps students understand the principles of Romanticism, including emotional intensity, dramatic composition, and the use of color to create mood. Students can also learn about the influence of historical and literary themes on art.
related: Gustave Courbet, Francisco Goya
30 artworks
Muley Abd-ar-Rhaman, The Sultan of Morocco, leaving his Palace of Meknes with his entourage
1845
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Tasso in the Madhouse
1839
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A corner of the studio
1830
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Self-portrait
1840
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Portrait of Eugene Berny Douville
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Chopin
1838
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Vase of Flowers on a Console
1849
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The Porte d'Amont, Etretat
1849
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The Coast of Spain at Salabrena
1832
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Bouquet of Flowers
1850
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Niche space in the palace of the Sultan of Meknes
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Ovid among the Scythians
1859
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The Sea Viewed from the Heights of Dieppe
1852
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Portrait of Alfred Bruyas
1853
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The Lion Hunt
1859
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The Duke of Morny's Apartment
1832
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St. Sebastian
1836
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Cliffs near Dieppe
1855
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Self Portrait
1837
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Léon Riesener
1835
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Milton dictated (Paradise Lost) to his daughters
1826
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Moroccan courtyard
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Self-portrait as Hamlet
1821
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Last Words of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius
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The Crusaders' entry into Constantinople, 12th April 1204
1840
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Frederic Chopin
1838
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Study of Sky, Setting Sun
1849
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Portrait of a Turk in a Turban
1826
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Interior of a Dominican Convent in Madrid
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Study of the Sky at Sunset
1849
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