Eugène Delacroix (1798 - 1863)

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Eugène Delacroix

Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist, celebrated for revolutionizing the art world with his expressive brushstrokes and masterful use of color. Delacroix's art is characterized by its emotional intensity, vibrant colors, and dramatic themes, often drawing inspiration from historical, literary, and exotic sources. His innovative techniques and passion for expressive content made him a pivotal figure in the transition from the Neoclassical to the Romantic movement, influencing both the Impressionist and Symbolist movements that followed.

Delacroix's fascination with the exotic and the sublime led him to North Africa in 1832, where he captured the spirit and colors of Moroccan life, influencing his later works with themes of orientalism. This trip inspired masterpieces such as "Women of Algiers in their Apartment" (1847-1849), showcasing his ability to blend vivid color with intricate detail to evoke a sense of place and culture. His masterpiece, "Liberty Leading the People" (1830), is emblematic of his political engagement and artistic audacity, capturing the spirit of the 1830 revolution with a realism and fervor that resonated with the public and critics alike.

Delacroix's legacy extends beyond his paintings. As a muralist and lithographer, he left a significant mark on public and private art collections, with works displayed in prestigious institutions like the Louvre. His impact on the art world is seen in his influence on subsequent generations of artists, from the Impressionists' exploration of color and light to the Symbolists' fascination with dreamlike and exotic themes.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Delacroix represents not only a high point in Romantic art but also a bridge to modern artistic expressions. His works, housed in museums around the world, continue to inspire and captivate audiences with their intensity and beauty.

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Date and place of birt:26 april 1798, Saint-Maurice, France
Date and place of death:13 august 1863, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Romanticism, Orientalism

Creators France

Gen Paul (1895 - 1975)
Gen Paul
1895 - 1975
Jean-Baptiste Huet (1745 - 1811)
Jean-Baptiste Huet
1745 - 1811
Thierry Noir (1958)
Thierry Noir
1958
Wilhelm Heinrich Schlesinger (1814 - 1893)
Wilhelm Heinrich Schlesinger
1814 - 1893
 Maitre de Coëtivy (XV century - XVI century)
Maitre de Coëtivy
XV century - XVI century
Henriette Herminie Gudin (1825 - 1892)
Henriette Herminie Gudin
1825 - 1892
Ernest Engel-Pak (1885 - 1965)
Ernest Engel-Pak
1885 - 1965
Jean Degottex (1918 - 1988)
Jean Degottex
1918 - 1988
Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines (1769 - 1823)
Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines
1769 - 1823
Pierre Montallier (1643 - 1697)
Pierre Montallier
1643 - 1697
Jacques Agar (1640 - 1715)
Jacques Agar
1640 - 1715
Alfred Émilien Nieuwerkerke (1811 - 1892)
Alfred Émilien Nieuwerkerke
1811 - 1892
Joseph Parrocel (1646 - 1704)
Joseph Parrocel
1646 - 1704
Pierre Subleyras (1699 - 1749)
Pierre Subleyras
1699 - 1749
Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889 - 1962)
Jean-Gabriel Domergue
1889 - 1962
Pierre Gobert (1662 - 1744)
Pierre Gobert
1662 - 1744

Creators Orientalism

Everhardus Koster (1817 - 1892)
Everhardus Koster
1817 - 1892
Newell Convers Wyeth (1882 - 1945)
Newell Convers Wyeth
1882 - 1945
Jacek Malczewski (1854 - 1929)
Jacek Malczewski
1854 - 1929
Armand de Pasmond (XIX century - XIX century)
Armand de Pasmond
XIX century - XIX century
Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883)
Richard Wagner
1813 - 1883
Rebecca Rush (1779 - 1850)
Rebecca Rush
1779 - 1850
Friedrich Loos (1797 - 1890)
Friedrich Loos
1797 - 1890
David de Noter (1818 - 1892)
David de Noter
1818 - 1892
Richard Corbould (1757 - 1831)
Richard Corbould
1757 - 1831
Henry Thomas Alken (1785 - 1851)
Henry Thomas Alken
1785 - 1851
Carl Hilgers (1818 - 1890)
Carl Hilgers
1818 - 1890
David Cox (1783 - 1859)
David Cox
1783 - 1859
Heinrich Buntzen (1803 - 1892)
Heinrich Buntzen
1803 - 1892
Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo (1843 - 1905)
Pedro Américo de Figueiredo e Melo
1843 - 1905
Richard Parkes Bonington (1802 - 1828)
Richard Parkes Bonington
1802 - 1828
Francis Augustus Silva (1835 - 1886)
Francis Augustus Silva
1835 - 1886
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