Eugène DelacroixFrankreich, 1798–1863Arab Horseman Attacked by a Lion
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Wo ist „Arab Horseman Attacked by a Lion“ heute? Art Institute of Chicago, Saal 220, Chicago. Ja, derzeit ausgestellt. Geprüft 29. September 2026.
Chicago, Vereinigte Staaten
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Man and beast intertwine to form a single writhing body in this emotionally charged depiction of a lion attacking a horse and its rider. Through short, energetic brushstrokes and carefully manipulated contrasts of light and shadow, Eugène Delacroix imbued this imagined scene with action and drama. While many artists of the period explored the theme of man versus nature, depictions of Arab men entangled with wild animals served a specific propagandistic function, justifying the brutality of French colonial rule by depicting its subjects as violent and inhuman.
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- 1922.403
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