Eugène DelacroixFrance, 1798–1863Tiger Sleeping in the Desert
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, États-Unis
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- Source
- Le musée
Notice
- Numéro d’inventaire
- 1999.111.13
Ce qu’elle montre
Au catalogue
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image : National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
Pendant ce temps, chez Eugène Delacroix
La vie entière5 juillet 1846 · Distinction
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.
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 novembre 1855 · Distinction
Commander of the Legion of Honour
winter 1862 – 1863
Severe Throat Infection
The winter of 1862–1863 was extremely hard: Delacroix suffered from a serious throat infection that worsened over the season; by July 1863 his doctor could no longer do anything to help.
13 août 1863
Died
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![Wreath of Laurel, Palm, and Juniper with a Scroll inscribed Virtutem Forma Decorat [reverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/ff62e8d0-45c4-498f-ad36-6358de827e04/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
