The Death of Ophelia 1843

Eugène Delacroix's "The Death of Ophelia" (1843) is a graphite drawing depicting the tragic demise of Shakespeare's Ophelia from Hamlet. The drawing captures Ophelia's lifeless body floating on the surface of a river, surrounded by lush greenery, reflecting Delacroix's fascination with the Romantic and dramatic. The focus is on the figure's position and the distinctive features of the river, creating a melancholic and poetic scene.