The Death of Ophelia by Eugène Delacroix. A woman in a flowing white dress floats in a dark woodland stream, her hand grasping an overhanging branch as she drifts.

The Death of Ophelia

Eugène Delacroix

1848 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A hauntingly beautiful Romantic masterpiece depicting Ophelia's tragic end with atmospheric lighting and expressive brushwork.

$239

For the selected configuration

From $129

1 frame size

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Study · Bedroom · Living Room
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by the leader of the French Romantic movement, Eugène Delacroix, this mid-19th-century work captures the poignant scene of Ophelia's drowning from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The painting is renowned for its emotive power, characterized by deep tonal values and the fluid, dramatic brushstrokes that define Delacroix's influential style.