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Mythological subjects always new. Modern subjects difficult because of the absence of the nude and the wretchedness of modern costume.

Eugene Delacroix

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Eugene Delacroix
Age: 65 †
Born: 1798
Born: April 26
Died: 1863
Died: August 13
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Charenton-Républicain
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