The Orphan Girl at the Cemetery 1824

"The Orphan Girl at the Cemetery" is a Romantic painting by Eugène Delacroix, created in 1824. This poignant artwork depicts a young girl, likely orphaned, sitting forlornly in a cemetery. Her gaze is directed towards the distant horizon, suggesting both sadness and a yearning for something beyond her current circumstances. The painting, now housed in the Louvre, Paris, is a poignant example of Delacroix's mastery in capturing human emotion through dramatic brushstrokes and evocative imagery. The painting is a compelling visual commentary on the plight of the poor and vulnerable in 19th-century society.