Greece expiring on the Ruins of Missolonghi 1826

Eugène Delacroix's "Greece expiring on the Ruins of Missolonghi" (1826) is a powerful Romantic painting that depicts the death of Greece, personified as a woman, on the ruins of the city of Missolonghi. This painting, now in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, uses vivid colors and dramatic brushstrokes to evoke the tragedy of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829) and its impact on the people of Greece. The woman's sorrowful expression, the ruins surrounding her, and the presence of a Turkish soldier in the background all contribute to the painting's somber tone. Delacroix's work highlights the struggle for freedom and national identity that was a defining characteristic of the Romantic era.