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Eugène Delacroix
19th Century
19th Century

Eugène Delacroix

Born 1798 Died 1863 Works span 1815–1863

A Revolutionary Brush: The Life and Legacy of Eugène DelacroixFerdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix, born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice near Paris in 1798, was more than just a painter; he was the embodiment of Romanticism’s fervent spirit. Emerging as a leading figure in French art during a period of societal upheaval and shifting aesthetic ideals, Delacroix rejected the rigid formalism of Neoclassicism, instead embracing drama, emotion, and…

241
dated works
126
chapters
1815
first work
1863
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Eugène Delacroix's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Eugène Delacroix's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.