The Smuggler's Flight 1826

"The Smuggler's Flight" is a lithograph created in 1826 by Eugène Delacroix, one of the leading figures of the French Romantic movement. The image depicts a rider on horseback galloping across a mountainous landscape, pursued by another figure in the distance. The dynamic composition and dramatic lighting contribute to the sense of urgency and danger inherent in the scene. This artwork showcases Delacroix's mastery of the lithographic medium, a technique that allowed for greater spontaneity and expressive detail than traditional printmaking methods.