
Eugène DelacroixFrench, 1798–1863May one see it?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known. Whether it is on view today, the museum does not say, and we were not trained to guess.
1838
"Medea" Causes a Sensation at the Salon
Delacroix exhibited Medea About to Kill Her Children — his first major engagement with Greek mythology; the painting caused a sensation at the Salon and was quickly purchased by the state.
from 1844
Country House at Champrosay
In addition to his Paris home, from 1844 Delacroix lived in a small cottage at Champrosay, where he found rest in the countryside.
5 July 1846 · Award
Officer of the Legion of Honour
1851
Election to the Paris City Council
In 1851, when Delacroix's recognition had become indisputable, the artist was elected to the Paris city council.