1825
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Odalisque reclining on a divan is a 1825 oil by Eugène Delacroix, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting shows a woman reclining on a divan, her body relaxed and her face tilted to the side. She is nude, with a white cloth draped over her hips and legs. The background is dark, with a few hints of blue and green visible behind the woman. The woman's body is rendered in soft, curved lines, with a focus on the gentle contours of her skin. Her face is serene, with her eyes closed and her mouth slightly parted. The overall effect is one of quiet intimacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Next, explore the 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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