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Delacroix, Eugène

7 works

This is a drawing showing a group of individuals in elaborate attire, gathered in a room with artistic murals in the background. The figures are engaged in various activities, such as conversing or observing. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to create depth and texture in the costumes and scene.

Players Enacting the Poisoning of Hamlet's Father (Act III, Scne II)

Delacroix, Eugène

This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is standing next to large curtains with a determined expression, holding back the curtain. The other figure lies on the ground in an elaborate costume, apparently lifeless, with a sword next to them. The standing figure wears an ornate outfit. The scene conveys drama and confrontation, possibly alluding to a narrative. The composition and detailing of attire suggest tension and confrontation in an enclosed setting. The text at the bottom of the image provides a dramatic farewell.

Hamlet and the Body of Polonius (Act III, Scene IV)

Delacroix, Eugène

The image shows three individuals indoors. The central figure has one hand extended towards the person on the right, while the left figure stands slightly behind. The central individual wears a dark, ornate doublet with a white collar and a chain necklace, while the person on the right wears a lighter outfit with puffy sleeves and carries an instrument resembling a trumpet. The person on the left, older with facial hair, wears a heavy, buttoned cloak and holds a hat. In the background, there is a richly patterned curtain to the left.

Hamlet and Guildenstern (Act III, Scene II)

Delacroix, Eugène

The image shows four figures standing and interacting with each other. The person on the left is standing upright on a mound. This figure has wavy hair and is dressed in a cloak with a visible garment underneath. The figure in the center faces the viewer and is covered in a similar cloak, with tousled hair. To the right, a kneeling figure offers a skull to the standing figures, wearing a shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a vest. Another figure, seated at the base of the mound, appears to be looking up towards the central character while holding his head with one hand and a shovel or spade with the other. The background depicts a shore with distant structures on a hillside under a cloudy sky.

Hamlet and Horatio before the Gravediggers (Act V, Scene I)

Delacroix, Eugène

In this illustration, two figures are present. The foreground shows a kneeling individual with their upper body covered by a voluminous garment, presenting the back of their head towards the viewer with a hat sitting atop their head. Their posture suggests they are leaning against a tall architectural element, such as a pillar, while their hands are placed at their knees. Their face is mostly obscured, revealing only a partial profile. Adjacent to this person stands another figure, who is positioned slightly behind and to the side, partially concealed by the door frame. This person holds a sword and appears to be alert, with legs bent as if ready to move quickly. Their hair is short, and they wear clothing reflective of a historical or theatrical context, including elaborate sleeves and garments typical of a gentleman from the Elizabethan era. The background is intricately detailed with architectural elements featuring a door ajar and stone engravings of human figures, suggesting the setting of a grand hall or chamber.

Hamlet is Tempted to Kill the King (Act III, Scene III)

Delacroix, Eugène

Multiple sketches of human figures are depicted in the artwork. On the left, a full-body sketch shows a figure in loose-fitting clothing with a hood, detailed facial features, and short hair. Below, another sketch shows a figure from the thighs up, with minimal facial features and hair pulled back. To the right, more lightly sketched figures are shown, with one reclining figure and another standing figure in the background. The background is plain with aging marks, emphasizing the human form and posture through a mix of complete and partial contour lines.

Studies for Christopher Columbus

Delacroix, Eugène

This painting shows a tiger lying on the ground. The tiger's body is stretched out, facing the left. Its eyes are closed, and its head is resting on its paws. Its fur is painted in a rich orange with black stripes and areas of white on its face, chest, and legs. In the background, there are soft, gray-blue mountain ranges under a light blue sky. The ground the tiger lies on is an olive-green color, with sections of tan earth. The painting has fluid and loose brushstrokes.

Tiger

Delacroix, Eugène