Illustrations for Faust: Méphistophélés and Faust flee after the duel
1828
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1828
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Illustrations for Faust: Méphistophélés and Faust flee after the duel is a 1828 by Eugène Delacroix, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two men in old-fashioned clothes running away. One wears a striped shirt and loose pants, the other has a cape and a hat. They’re moving fast, with one arm outstretched, and a dog lies on the ground behind them. In the background, a dimly lit building and a shadowy figure can be seen. The text below says something in French, but it’s clear this scene is from a story. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and urgency. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more dramatic, emotional art.
