Delacroix
1910
Published in 1910, 'Delacroix' by Paul G. Konody is a biography of the influential French painter Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863). The book examines Delacroix's pivotal role in the Romantic movement, his innovative use of color, and his challenges against academic norms. It provides an overview of his life, major works like 'Dante and Virgil' and 'The Massacre of Scio,' and his lasting impact on modern art. Konody also explores Delacroix's literary influences and the public's reaction to his emotionally charged paintings.
