1834
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Study for part of the 'Justice' frieze, Palais Bourbon, Paris is a 1834 oil by Eugène Delacroix, a French Romanticism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a study for a section of the 'Justice' frieze in the Palais Bourbon, Paris. It features three nude figures in various poses, with one holding a bow and another a torch. The figures are set against a backdrop of foliage and architectural elements. The painting is characterized by its use of oil paint and its depiction of the human form in a classical style. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
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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