Contains nudity
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Death of Sardanapalus
Eugène Delacroix
An iconic masterpiece of French Romanticism, Delacroix's sweeping epic depicts a scene of tragic opulence and dramatic intensity.
The Death of Sardanapalus
Eugène Delacroix
1844 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An iconic masterpiece of French Romanticism, this painting captures the dramatic and tragic end of King Sardanapalus in a swirling vortex of color.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created in 1844 by Eugène Delacroix, this work is a sophisticated study of the artist's own monumental masterpiece. The composition is a masterclass in Romanticism, using deep reds and dynamic, expressive brushwork to evoke a scene of tragic grandeur and movement. It remains one of the most significant examples of French narrative painting from the 19th century.
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