Eugène Delacroix, calling card 1817 - 1863

This is a calling card for the renowned French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, dating from between 1817 and 1863. This small, personal object, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the social interactions of a prominent artist. The card features a handwritten inscription, likely from a contemporary of Delacroix, expressing their sentiments. It serves as a reminder of the artist's influence and the close-knit artistic community of his time.