La Chasse aux lions
1855 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
About this artwork
This large-scale oil painting depicts a fierce and chaotic lion hunt, a recurring theme for Delacroix, showcasing his fascination with exotic subjects and dramatic action. It is characteristic of his mature Romantic style.
Did you know?
Eugène Delacroix was deeply inspired by his 1832 journey to North Africa, which fueled his passion for orientalist themes and dramatic animal hunts. The original 'Lion Hunt' he exhibited at the Salon in 1855 was severely damaged in a fire in 1870, leading him to create several smaller studies and replicas, ensuring the powerful imagery of this brutal struggle continued to captivate audiences.
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La Chasse aux lions
Eugène Delacroix, 1855
