Artwork
Women of Algiers
Women of Algiers is a print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1961.143
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection
About this work
Overview
Eugène Delacroix's print 'Women of Algiers' is a notable work from 1833, exemplifying the artist's characteristic use of color and dynamic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two women in an interior, one seated and the other reclining, dressed in distinct attire, suggesting a narrative or thematic contrast between them.
Technique & Style
Delacroix employed bold lines and vivid colors to convey energy and movement, reflecting his Romantic style, which prioritizes expressive qualities over classical precision.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, indicating its significance within the context of 19th-century French art.
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Artist & collection
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.
