The Women of Algiers by Eugène Delacroix. A richly colored scene depicting four women in a private North African interior adorned with patterned tiles and textiles.

The Women of Algiers

Eugène Delacroix

1834 · Oil Paint, Reverse Glass Painting

A masterpiece of French Romanticism, this scene captures the quiet intimacy of an Algiers interior with exquisite light and color.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by Eugène Delacroix in 1834 following his journey to North Africa, this celebrated work depicts women in a private apartment. The composition is a masterclass in the Romantic style, noted for its luminous color palette, evocative atmosphere, and detailed rendering of the intricate decorative motifs that fascinated the artist during his travels.

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