Eugene Delacroix
Hamlet and Laertes in Ophelia's Grave
About this artwork
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artist:Eugene Delacroix (1798 - 1863) French
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title:Hamlet and Laertes in Ophelia's Grave
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Black chalk on paper
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measurements:25.30 x 19.30 cm
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credit line:Philip and Frances Hofer Gift 1961 in memory of Rosalind Maitland and in homage to Alexander Maitland
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accession number:D 4841
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Eugene Delacroix
Eugene Delacroix
Delacroix was the foremost French painter of his day, and regarded by many as one of the last great history painters. His work displayed his highly charged romantic spirit, which he often attempted to temper with his knowledge of classical art. He expressed admiration for the great colourist...