Study for ‘The Sultan of Morocco and His Entourage’ 1832 - 1833

This 1832-1833 ink drawing by Eugène Delacroix is a study for his later painting, "The Sultan of Morocco and His Entourage." The artist's rapid, expressive lines capture the dynamism of the scene, depicting the Sultan on horseback surrounded by his retinue. This preliminary sketch demonstrates Delacroix's masterful use of line to convey movement and form. The composition suggests a procession, a theme that would later be explored in the final painting.