Steigerende Pegasus
1825
Medium
paper
Dimensions
110
About this artwork
diameter 110 mm
Art Historical Context
"Steigerende Pegasus"Rearing Pegasus), created by Eugène Delacroix 1825, captures the mythical winged horse in a dynamic, upward surge on a compact circular paper support measuring just 110 mm in diameter. As a cornerstone of French Romanticism, Delacroix was renowned for his passionate depictions of emotion, movement, and nature's sublime power, drawing inspiration from classical mythology and literary figures like Byron. This intimate work, likely a preparatory or study, reflects the artist's early mastery during a pivotal year when he was solidifying his dramatic style, evident in larger ca...
About the Artist
Eugène Delacroix · 1798–1863
Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) stands as the defining figure of French Romanticism and a pivotal bridge to modernism. Born in Charenton-Saint-Maurice near Paris, he came from distinguished lineage—his mother descended from the prestigious Oeben-Riesener furniture dynasty, while persistent speculation suggested the statesman Talleyrand may have been his biological father, a theory supported by physic...