Artwork
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
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Overview
This 1832 oil painting is a self-portrait by Eugène Delacroix, a prominent artist of the French Romantic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Delacroix himself, portrayed in a traditional portrait genre, emphasizing his personal likeness.
Technique & Style
Characterized by expressive use of color and movement, the work reflects Romantic ideals, diverging from Neoclassical precision. Influences from Rubens and Venetian Renaissance painters are evident.
History & Provenance
Created in 1832, the painting is currently part of the Kunsthaus Zürich's collection.
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Artist
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French: ; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
