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Jewish Woman of Algiers (Juive d'Alger), by Eugène Delacroix, ink, 1833

Jewish Woman of Algiers (Juive d'Alger)

Eugène Delacroix

1833

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jewish Woman of Algiers (Juive d'Alger) is a 1833 ink by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Eugène Delacroix
When & what style?
1833 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts two women sitting on the floor in a room. The woman on the left wears a dark dress and a head covering, while the woman on the right is dressed in a lighter-colored outfit. The room's walls and floor are visible in the background. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The women's facial expressions are subtle, adding to the overall sense of calm in the scene. The etching is a beautiful example of Romanticism, and you can learn more about this art movement by exploring the works of artists like Delacroix, Eugène.

About the artist

Portrait of Eugène Delacroix
Artist

Eugène Delacroix

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.

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