Twee mannen in oosterse kleding
About the work
In the museum's own words — in Dutch
Pagina 30 (recto) uit een schetsboek met 46 bladen.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-T-1968-85-30
Meanwhile, in the life of Eugène Delacroix
The whole life1851
Election to the Paris City Council
In 1851, when Delacroix's recognition had become indisputable, the artist was elected to the Paris city council.
1855
Retrospective at the Exposition Universelle
As part of the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855, a solo exhibition of Delacroix's work was organized; the artist was saddened that the public knew him only by his older works.
14 November 1855 · Award
Commander of the Legion of Honour
