Discover the dramatic world of Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863), the brilliant leader of French Romanticism whose passionate use of color and movement transformed nineteenth-century painting. This pocket guide follows his life and career while revealing what to look for in his sweeping compositions, energetic brushwork, exotic subjects, historical dramas, and emotionally charged figures. Learn how Delacroix drew inspiration from literature, travel, music, and the Old Masters, and why his daring approach influenced artists from the Impressionists to the early modernists. Engaging biographical details, fascinating anecdotes, a personal portrait, and memorable quotations illuminate his temperament and creative ideals. A spotlight on one celebrated masterpiece provides a closer look at the color, symbolism, and theatrical power that define his art. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this volume offers an inspiring introduction to one of the most influential painters of the Romantic age.