1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of Ophelia (Act IV, Scene VII) is a 1843 ink by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman floating in a river, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. Her body is relaxed, with her head tilted back and her arms outstretched. The scene is set in a serene, natural environment, with trees and foliage visible in the background. The woman's face is peaceful, with a subtle smile on her lips. Her hair is long and flowing, and it blends in with the surrounding foliage. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. The painting is a beautiful representation of the natural world, and it invites the viewer to step into its serene and peaceful atmosphere. To learn more about this style of art, look into Romanticism.
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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