Delacroix (The Hermann Genius Pocket Guide) - Softcover

Delacroix, Eugène

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798900080185

Verlag: Hermann Press, 2026

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Discover the dramatic world of Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863), the brilliant leader of French Romanticism whose passionate use of color and movement transformed nineteenth-century painting. This pocket guide follows his life and career while revealing what to look for in his sweeping compositions, energetic brushwork, exotic subjects, historical dramas, and emotionally charged figures. Learn how Delacroix drew inspiration from literature, travel, music, and the Old Masters, and why his daring approach influenced artists from the Impressionists to the early modernists. Engaging biographical details, fascinating anecdotes, a personal portrait, and memorable quotations illuminate his temperament and creative ideals. A spotlight on one celebrated masterpiece provides a closer look at the color, symbolism, and theatrical power that define his art. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this volume offers an inspiring introduction to one of the most influential painters of the Romantic age.

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Eugè ne Delacroix was a French painter and one of the defining figures of Romanticism. His dramatic compositions, expressive brushwork, and powerful use of color brought new emotional intensity to historical, literary, and contemporary subjects. His freedom in handling paint and color profoundly influenced later artists, from the Impressionists to the pioneers of modern painting.

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• Verlag: Hermann Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798900080185
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
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