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The Death of Ophelia (Act IV, Scene VII)

Eugène Delacroix

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person fully immersed in a body of water, positioned in a reclining manner. One arm is extended upwards, appearing to grasp a branch, while the other arm is bent and resting on the chest. The person has long, wet, dark hair, closed eyes, and is wearing an off-shoulder, flowing garment with a bracelet on the wrist. The background shows a serene landscape with dense clusters of trees along the riverbank, and the water has subtle ripples suggesting movement around the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4424 × 3254 px
Public Domain
Yes
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