Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist who is known for his vibrant and expressive paintings. His works often depicted historical and literary themes, and he was considered a master of color and composition. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge of Delacroix's life, art, and legacy. Are you ready to put your art history skills to the test? Let's get started!
In which art movement was Delacroix a prominent figure?
Impressionism
Baroque
Romanticism
Cubism
What was Delacroix's preferred medium?
Oil paint
Watercolor
Charcoal
Sculpture
What was the subject matter of Delacroix's painting The Death of Sardanapalus?
A biblical scene
A historical event
A mythological tale
A literary work
What was the name of Delacroix's close friend and fellow artist?
Claude Monet
Edgar Degas
Gustave Courbet
Théodore Géricault
What was the name of Delacroix's first major commission?
The Raft of the Medusa
The Death of Sardanapalus
The Women of Algiers in their Apartment
The Massacre at Chios
What was the name of Delacroix's favorite pet?
A dog named Sultan
A cat named Minou
A parrot named Coco
A horse named Bucephalus
What was the name of Delacroix's most famous sculpture?
The Winged Victory of Samothrace
The Thinker
The Kiss
The Lion Hunt
What was the name of Delacroix's most famous self-portrait?
Self-Portrait with a Palette
Self-Portrait in a Green Vest
Self-Portrait with Two Fingers Raised
Self-Portrait with a Black Hat
What was the name of Delacroix's most famous literary work?
Les Misérables
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Faust
Hamlet
What was the name of Delacroix's most famous religious painting?
The Last Supper
The Annunciation
The Crucifixion
The Assumption of the Virgin
What was the name of Delacroix's most famous landscape painting?
View of Toledo
The Hay Wagon
The Water Lily Pond
The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak
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