Created:
Movement:
1860–61
Romanticism
key Notes:
Dynamic composition, vivid color palette
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Dimensions:
76.5 × 98.5 cm (30 × 38 1/2 in.); Framed: 105.5 × 125.8 cm (41 1/2 × 49 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Lion Hunt by Eugène Delacroix

Lion Hunt, created by Eugène Delacroix between 1860 and 1861, is an exemplary work of the Romantic movement, showcasing the artist's fascination with dynamic compositions and exotic themes. Delacroix, a leading figure in French Romanticism, often drew inspiration from his travels to North Africa, which profoundly influenced his depiction of dramatic and vibrant scenes. This painting captures the intense struggle between man and beast, a recurring motif in Delacroix's oeuvre, emphasizing movement and emotion through bold brushwork and vivid color contrasts. The work reflects Delacroix's mastery in conveying the chaos and energy of the hunt, a subject that fascinated many Romantic artists of the time. Historically, Lion Hunt contributes to the 19th-century European interest in Orientalism, reflecting both the allure and the complexities of depicting foreign cultures. Delacroix's innovative approach to color and form in this painting would later influence the Impressionists and other modern art movements.

Description of the work:

Lion Hunt by Eugène Delacroix

The painting "Lion Hunt" by Eugène Delacroix, created in 1860–61, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the Romantic style through its dynamic composition and vivid depiction of a dramatic hunting scene. This artwork is notable for its energetic brushwork and intense color palette, capturing the chaotic struggle between humans and animals.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Lion Hunt