Eugène Delacroix: Exotic Sensualism on Canvas

Eugène Delacroix was a leading painter of the French Romantic period of the 19th century. Inspired by history, literature, and exotic places, Delacroix painted famous works as Liberty Leading the People and The Death of Sardanapalus. The unique style of his paintings made him an iconic figure in art history. In fact, experts consider Delacroix to be one of the most important Romantic artists. His works marked a new artistic trend: Orientalism. After Delacroix, you could see a clear desire to represent the exotic cultures of the Middle East and Africa in French art. Early years and education Ferdinand-Eugène-Victor Delacroix…