Eugène Delacroix was a prominent French painter of the 19th century, mainly recognized for being one of the foremost exponents of the Romantic artistic movement in France. He was born in 1798 into a bourgeois family and began his journey in the world of painting at the age of 21. Delacroix stood out for his preference for heroic themes and dramatic characters, portrayed through intense colors and lights. Throughout his career, he was known for his exuberant style, the monumentality of his paintings, and the variety of subjects he addressed. One of his most famous works is "The Death of Sardanapalus," created in 1827, depicting a massacre ordered by the Eastern king Sardanapalus. Delacroix was characterized by not moderating the violence of his representations and by an intense and energetic brushstroke. His contribution and legacy in the cultural life of the 19th century make Delacroix a prominent figure in art history.
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