The Bride of Abydos
1846 Louvre Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a dramatic scene featuring a man with a saber and a woman holding a pistol, both in traditional attire, against a tumultuous background. It is a study or a version of a larger work inspired by Lord Byron's poem.
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Eugène Delacroix, a leading figure of French Romanticism, was captivated by Lord Byron's epic poem 'The Bride of Abydos'. This painting illustrates a pivotal moment from the tale, where the lovers Selim and Zuleika attempt a daring escape. The passionate embrace of the figures and their urgent flight encapsulate the intense emotional drama characteristic of Byron's work and Delacroix's artistic vision.
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The Bride of Abydos
Eugène Delacroix, 1846
