Audio GuideEugène Delacroix Museum
Musée national Eugène-Delacroix
Sketches & paintings by enigmatic artist Delacroix, displayed in his house, studio & small museum.
Museum
Paris, France
The Musée national Eugène-Delacroix welcomes visitors to its historic location in the heart of Paris. It sits at six rue de Furstenberg in the vibrant sixth arrondissement, an area known for its timeless Parisian charm and ease of access by metro or bus.
The museum preserves the final apartment and studio of the famous Romantic painter, Eugène Delacroix. Delacroix lived here from December one thousand eight hundred fifty-seven until his death in August one thousand eight hundred sixty-three. Every room reflects his creative life and everyday habits. Visitors can see his cherished easel, worn palettes, and even a simple glass used in daily life.
Founded by the Society of the Friends of Eugène Delacroix in the late nineteen twenties, the museum was saved from demolition with help from revered artists such as Maurice Denis and Henri Matisse. In the early nineteen seventies, it received national designation and has since grown to complement its strong connection with the Louvre.
The collection comprises paintings, drawings, lithographs, engravings, personal objects, manuscripts, letters, and photographs. Notable works such as La Madeleine dans le désert, L’Éducation de la Vierge, and Roméo et Juliette au tombeau des Capulet offer insights into his significant influence on Romantic art in France.
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