liberty leading the people eugene delacroix

liberty leading the people eugene delacroixThis imposing oil on canvas by Eugne Delacroix, painted in 1830, embodies the revolutionary ideal and the fight for freedom. The central female figure attracts all eyes, halfway between the tangible and the idea. The lyricism and violence that emerge from this romantic work first surprised the public and the supporters of the new regime who wanted to appease the working classes. The political significance of the work is such that it is frequently

the woman is completely naked

The composition is built up from the middle and the shapes fade towards the edges

before the ballet

sometimes mistaking the exact tone

The city of Paris and the Eiffel Tower in particular

It was mainly observed by the painter from a terrace of St

The post-impressionist painting presents an interesting and slightly distorted perspective of the street

far removed from the urban bustle

creating a warm and joyful atmosphere

while the procession of crows invites one to explore what the artist does not show

but the violence of her action cannot be denied

whereas the bassoon was usually placed behind the cellos and double basses