The Death of Ophelia 1838

Eugène Delacroix's "The Death of Ophelia" (1838) depicts the tragic demise of the Shakespearean character Ophelia from Hamlet. This Romantic painting showcases Delacroix's masterful use of color and brushstrokes, creating a sense of ethereal beauty amidst the somber mood. The painting portrays Ophelia's lifeless body floating on the surface of a river, surrounded by lush vegetation and a dark, foreboding forest. Delacroix's depiction of Ophelia's death has become a poignant and influential interpretation of this iconic literary character.