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| Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) was a French Romantic painter born near Paris. Delacroix’s paintings were often inspired by the works of Dante, Shakespeare, Byron, and contemporary events. His art was later influenced by a visit to Morocco such as the painting ‘Women of Algiers.’ From 1833 Delacroix worked decorations in public builidings such as the Louvre, Palais – Bourbon and Saint – Sulpice. |
 | Wrestling with the Angel: The Mystery of Delacroix's Mural Near the end of his life, the great Romantic artist Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) painted one of the most enigmatic episodes from the Bible: Jacob wrestling with the angel. This painting, which decorates the wall of the Chapel of the Holy Angels in the Paris church of Saint-Sulpice, is Delacroix's "spiritual testament". more information>>
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