Eugène Delacroix

The tomb of Eugène Delacroix, at Père-Lachaise

The tomb of Eugène Delacroix, a master of French Romantic painting, rests in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this great painter of the nineteenth century.

The master of Romanticism in painting

Eugène Delacroix was one of the greatest French painters, the leader of the Romantic movement. A colourist of genius, he is the author of major works, including Liberty Leading the People, which became an icon. His art, full of movement and passion, lastingly influenced modern painting. His tomb, sober, at Père-Lachaise, honours the memory of this master whose work is celebrated in the greatest museums.

What to see

Here you discover the sober grave of Eugène Delacroix, a master of Romantic painting, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The place pays tribute to the author of Liberty Leading the People. It is a stop for art lovers, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The tomb of Eugène Delacroix lies within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, reachable on foot. The cemetery is a public place whose access is generally free, during opening hours that vary with the season; maps help to locate the graves. It is a place of contemplation: it is best to behave there with calm and respect.

Who was Eugène Delacroix?

One of the greatest French painters, leader of Romanticism, author of Liberty Leading the People, who lastingly influenced modern painting.

Where is the tomb of Eugène Delacroix?

Within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris.