Michelangelo in His Studio

Eugène Delacroix, late 19th century

The artwork shows a man seated in a relaxed position, occupying most of the lower part of the painting. His head is slightly tilted, and he has a beard. He is wearing a headscarf or cap, a dark tunic, and light-colored pants, with a red cloak draped over his shoulders. His right arm rests on the back of the chair, and his left arm is relaxed at his side. The background features sculptures, including a large, unfinished statue on the right. The painting uses a warm, earthy color palette, emphasizing the textures and shadows in the dimly lit space.
Artist
Eugène Delacroix
Date
late 19th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
24.4 × 18.7 cm, 0.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork shows a man seated in a relaxed position, occupying most of the lower part of the painting. His head is slightly tilted, and he has a beard. He is wearing a headscarf or cap, a dark tunic, and light-colored pants, with a red cloak draped over his shoulders. His right arm rests on the back of the chair, and his left arm is relaxed at his side. The background features sculptures, including a large, unfinished statue on the right. The painting uses a warm, earthy color palette, emphasizing the textures and shadows in the dimly lit space.

Eugène Delacroix