Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist known for his use of expressive brushstrokes, vivid color palettes, and exotic subject matter. Born in 1798 in Charenton-Saint-Maurice, France, Delacroix studied under Pierre-Narcisse Guérin and became one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement in France. He is best known for his paintings such as Liberty Leading the People, The Death of Sardanapalus, and The Women of Algiers. Delacroix's use of color and expressive brushwork had a significant influence on Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
