Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne by Eugène Delacroix. A mythological scene featuring the god Bacchus and Ariadne on a rocky shore, with a cherub hovering in a blue sky above.

Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne

Eugène Delacroix

1850 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative mythological scene by Romantic master Eugène Delacroix, capturing the meeting of Bacchus and Ariadne with expressive brushwork.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.

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Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1850 as part of a series depicting the four seasons, this work by Eugène Delacroix illustrates the encounter between Bacchus and the abandoned Ariadne. The composition is a testament to the artist’s mastery of color and movement, featuring a luminous blue sky, rugged coastal cliffs, and a playful putto that adds a sense of divine intervention to the romantic narrative.

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