Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix

French(April 26, 1798 – 1863)

Works

Ferdinand-Victor-Eugène Delacroix (1798, 1863) was a French Romantic painter widely regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school. Known for his expressive brushwork and vivid use of color, his works such as Liberty Leading the People and The Death of Sardanapalus became defining masterpieces of the Romantic movement. His influence extended deeply into Impressionism and beyond, inspiring artists like Cézanne and Van Gogh.

Pen and Ink Brown French Figure Study 19th Century Sketch Expressive Feline Nude Unique Work Painting Oil on Canvas

Studies of cats, other felines and two female nudes seen from behind

Bacchus and Ariadne (Sketch for "Autumn" of "The Four Seasons")

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