Michelangelo in His Studio

Eugène Delacroix, fin du XIXe siècle

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.

Artiste: Eugène Delacroix
Datation: fin du XIXe siècle
Catégorie: Peinture
Technique: Huile sur bois
Dimensions: 24,4 × 18,7 cm, 0,5 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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