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13 works across 2 institutions
Paris holds 13 works by Eugène Delacroix across 2 institutions, including Musée d'Orsay and Petit Palais.
Delacroix was the foremost painter of French Romanticism, known for dynamic compositions, vivid colour, and emotional intensity. Liberty Leading the People (1830) became an enduring icon of political art. His radical approach to colour was a direct influence on the Impressionists, and Cézanne called him 'the real father of modern painting.'
Collections in this city
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 5 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
Petit Palais
💎 Hidden GemParis · 8 works on display
The Petit Palais houses Paris's City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts, a permanent collection of paintings and decorative arts that is free to enter. The building itself — a Beaux-Arts gem built for the 1900 World's Fair — is as impressive as the collection.
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Minerve
Petit Palais
c. 1850
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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule vainqueur d'Hippolyte, reine des Amazones
Petit Palais
c. 1850
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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le centaure Nessus
Petit Palais
c. 1850
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Esquisse pour la bibliothèque du palais Bourbon : Attila suivi de ses hordes barbares foule aux pieds l'Italie et les Arts
Petit Palais
c. 1844
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Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris. La Paix vient consoler les hommes et leur ramène l'abondance
Petit Palais
c. 1851
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Mercure : Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris
Petit Palais
c. 1850
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Neptune apaisant les flots : Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris
Petit Palais
c. 1850
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About the artist
Eugène Delacroix
French · Romanticism · 1798–1863
Delacroix was the foremost painter of French Romanticism, known for dynamic compositions, vivid colour, and emotional intensity. Liberty Leading the People (1830) became an enduring icon of political art. His radical approach to colour was a direct influence on the Impressionists, and Cézanne called him 'the real father of modern painting.'
Key works
Liberty Leading the PeopleThe Death of SardanapalusWomen of Algiers
Frequently asked questions
How many Eugène Delacroix paintings are on display in Paris?
Our current data shows 13 Eugène Delacroix paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Petit Palais and the Musée d'Orsay. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Eugène Delacroix paintings?
Petit Palais holds the largest share, with 8 works by Eugène Delacroix in Paris.
Where else can I see Eugène Delacroix's paintings?
Eugène Delacroix's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Eugène Delacroix →
Planning your visit to Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.