Delacroix (en. Delacroix)

/délakrwɑ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A French-origin surname.

The painter Eugène Delacroix is famous for his romantic works.

Le peintre Eugène Delacroix est célèbre pour son œuvre romantique.

Can refer to a place or a geographical feature.

Delacroix Street is known for its cafés.

La rue Delacroix est connue pour ses cafés.

Derived from the Old French 'de la croix', meaning 'from the cross'.

Delacroix of a painting

Refers to the artist's signature on a work.

Delacroix d'un tableau

in the manner of Delacroix

Means to imitate or draw inspiration from the artist's romantic style.

à la manière de Delacroix

a masterpiece by Delacroix

Refers to a notable work by this artist.

un chef-d'œuvre de Delacroix

Romanticism

Artistic movement to which Delacroix contributed.

romantisme

Painting

Art in which Delacroix specialized.

peinture

Artist

Profession or role that Delacroix held.

artiste

Used to refer to someone with a great artistic sense.

He is the Delacroix of our group of friends.

Il est le Delacroix de notre groupe d'amis.

To describe a situation or work that is full of emotion.

It was a film in the style of Delacroix, full of passion.

C'était un film à la Delacroix, plein de passion.