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Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales holds 1 work by Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
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.'
Art Gallery of New South Wales
💎 Hidden GemSydney · 1 work on display
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 Sydney?
Our current data shows 1 Eugène Delacroix painting on display in Sydney, held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Which museum in Sydney has the most Eugène Delacroix paintings?
Art Gallery of New South Wales holds all 1 known Eugène Delacroix work in Sydney.
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 Sydney
The Art Gallery of NSW is a short walk from the CBD or reachable by bus, and entry to the permanent collection is free. The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is on Circular Quay, opposite the ferry terminals — easily combined with a harbour visit. Major temporary exhibitions charge separately at both venues.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.