delacroix
Definition
Proper noun: - Eugène Delacroix: A French Romantic painter, known for his influential use of color and expressive brushwork. He was a central figure in the Romantic movement in 19th-century French art.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Delacroix.
- Delacroix's painting "Liberty Leading the People" is an iconic symbol of the French Revolution of 1830.
Advanced Usage
- "Delacroix-esque" (adjective): Describing a style reminiscent of Delacroix's work, particularly characterized by dramatic scenes, vibrant color, and emotional intensity.
- The artist's use of turbulent skies and heroic figures was distinctly Delacroix-esque.
Variants and Related Words
- Romanticism (noun): The artistic, literary, and intellectual movement of the late 18th and 19th centuries that Delacroix was associated with, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and glorification of the past and nature.
- History painting (noun): A genre of painting that depicts significant historical, mythological, or literary narratives, which Delacroix often worked within.
Synonyms
- Master painter
- Romantic artist
Related Phrases and Contexts
- The School of Delacroix: Refers to artists who were influenced by or followed the stylistic principles of Delacroix.
- Many later colorists were considered part of the School of Delacroix.
Noun
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French romantic painter (1798-1863)
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