Eugène Delacroix
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Eugène Delacroix | |
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| File:Eugène Delacroix.jpg Portrait of Eugène Delacroix | |
| Born | Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix 26 April 1798 |
| Died | 13 August 1863 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting, Lithography |
Notable work | Liberty Leading the People, The Death of Sardanapalus, The Massacre at Chios |
| Movement | Romanticism |
| Patron(s) | Charles X, Louis-Philippe, Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans |
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist regarded from the outset of his career as the leader of the Romantic school in French painting. Delacroix's use of expressive brushstrokes and his study of the optical effects of color profoundly shaped the work of the Impressionists, while his passion for the exotic inspired the artists of the Symbolist movement.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Delacroix was born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice, near Paris, France. His father, Charles-François Delacroix, was a notable diplomat and his mother, Victoire Oeben, was the daughter of a famous cabinetmaker. Delacroix was educated at the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand in Paris.
Career[edit | edit source]
Delacroix's first major painting, The Barque of Dante, was accepted by the Salon in 1822. His most famous painting, Liberty Leading the People, commemorates the July Revolution of 1830 and remains a symbol of the French Republic.
Major works[edit | edit source]
- Liberty Leading the People (1830)
- The Death of Sardanapalus (1827)
- The Massacre at Chios (1824)
- Women of Algiers in their Apartment (1834)
Influence and legacy[edit | edit source]
Delacroix's work had a profound impact on the development of modern art. His expressive use of color and movement influenced the Impressionists and his dramatic compositions inspired the Symbolists. Delacroix's legacy is also evident in the works of later artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Delacroix never married and had no children. He was known for his passionate and sometimes tumultuous relationships with his contemporaries, including George Sand and Frédéric Chopin.
Death[edit | edit source]
Delacroix died on 13 August 1863 in Paris, France, and was buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery.
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