Delacroix
(Fer·di·nand Vic·tor) Eu·gène [fer-dee-nahnveek-tawrœ-zhen], /fɛr diˈnɑ̃ vikˈtɔr œˈʒɛn/, 1798–1863, French painter.
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For Delacroix the outer world had no existence; that world alone existed which was within him.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherThe artistic power in Delacroix could in no wise submit to the confinement imposed by the French spirit of his time.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther“Now the wolf is in the sheepfold” was his observation when Delacroix was elected to the Institute.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherBut where 257 Delacroix is rough and violent, Isabey is caressing and insinuating: they are not brothers, but distant cousins.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherDelacroix was the first to treat once more of biblical subjects, so far as they are imbued with dramatic and passionate movement.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard Muther
British Dictionary definitions for Delacroix
/ (French dəlakrwa) /
(Ferdinand Victor) Eugène (øʒɛn). 1798–1863, French romantic painter whose use of colour and free composition influenced impressionism. His paintings of historical and contemporary scenes include The Massacre at Chios (1824)
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