1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Hamlet: The Death of Ophelia is a 1843 by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In this painting, a woman is depicted lying in a river, surrounded by trees and foliage. She is dressed in a flowing white gown, and her long hair is spread out around her. Her body is relaxed, and her face is serene, as if she has found peace in death. The painting is dominated by shades of green and blue, with touches of white and gray. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, despite the tragic subject matter. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Romantic artists, such as 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.
See the richer artist page
