Eugene Delacroix at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris

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This terracotta bust was sculpted by Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, a renowned French artist who spent his entire life in Paris, from 1829 until his death in 1864. This masterpiece bears the date of its creation as 1864, the very year when Carrier-Belleuse's life came to an end. The bust is now proudly displayed at the Eugene Delacroix Museum, a testament to the lasting legacy of its subject. Eugene Delacroix, born on April 26, 1798, and passed away on August 13, 1863, was a pioneering French Romantic artist who dominated the French art scene from his early days as a young artist. As the undisputed leader of the French Romantic movement, Delacroix's bold brushstrokes and innovative use of color profoundly influenced the Impressionist school, while his fascination with exotic cultures inspired the Symbolists. Delacroix was not only an accomplished painter but also a skilled lithographer who brought to life the works of literary giants like William Shakespeare, Walter Scott, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe through his beautiful illustrations. This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a groundbreaking non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and anyone with interesting items they'd like to contribute can email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to join in and help shape this digital treasure trove.