He painted numerous religious works plus over 100 paintings from his trips to Spain and north Africa.
Eugène Delacroix
Eugène Delacroix: Liberty leading the People. Woman dominant in centre of crowd above all others holding up French tricolour and boy to her leftEugène Delacroix: Liberty leading the People. Public domain. Louvre
Eugène Delacroix (April 26, 1798-August 13, 1863) was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school, inspired by Rubens and the Venetian Renaissance painters. His dramatic works were expressive and his use of colour influenced the future Impressionists. He painted numerous religious works plus over 100 paintings from his trips to Spain and north Africa.