The death of Laras (1858) by Eugene Delacroix

The death of Laras - Eugene Delacroix - 1858

Artwork Information

TitleThe death of Laras
ArtistEugene Delacroix
Date1858
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions62 x 50 cm
Art MovementRomanticism

About The death of Laras

The artwork “The Death of Laras” was created by the artist Eugene Delacroix in 1858. It is an oil-on-canvas painting adhering to the Romanticism art movement. The painting’s dimensions are 62 by 50 centimeters and it falls within the genre painting category. This particular piece embodies the emotive strength and dramatic narratives that are characteristic of Delacroix’s oeuvre and the broader Romantic movement.

In the artwork, one observes a tragic scene heavily imbued with motion and emotion. The central figure appears to be a fallen warrior, collapsed on the ground with expressions of pain and exhaustion. The disarray of the scene, with a wildly rearing horse and scattered weapons, suggests the chaos of battle. Rich, turbulent brushstrokes capture the intensity of the moment, while the choice of colors conveys the gloom and gravity of the subject matter. The distant landscape, with figures possibly in retreat, sets a tone of desolation and defeat, enhancing the pathos emanating from the central figures of the man and horse. Delacroix’s masterful representation of the human and equine figures showcases not only his skill in rendering anatomical details but also his capacity to express profound narrative through his art.

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