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French Romantic painter. He depicted revolution, foreign countries, and history with intense colors and movement, and had a great influence on 19th century art. He is a person who thinks about the culture and politics of modern Europe.
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Work
Liberty Leading the People
1830
Painting
The Death of Sardanapalus
1827
Painting
July Revolution
1830
Revolution · Witness
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Born in a post-French Revolution society, he studied art in Paris. He grew up as a painter in the spirit of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion, movement, and color in contrast to the classical order.
He expressed dramatic scenes and strong colors in ``The Death of Sardanapalle'' and ``Liberty Leading the People.'' His works based on the July Revolution turned political events into symbolic images.
The female figure of ``The Statue of Liberty Leading the People'' is more a symbol of freedom than a real person. Paintings served as records of events and at the same time had the power to create political memories.
Delacroix is a figure who shows that art is connected to modern revolution and national consciousness. Studying his work, you will understand that political changes stimulated artistic expression in 19th century Europe, and his works shaped the historical image of later generations.
