The Bride of Abydos 1843

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal portrait

mythology

animal drawing portrait

portrait art

digital portrait

"The Bride of Abydos" (1843) by Eugène Delacroix, a prominent figure of French Romanticism, depicts a scene of drama and intrigue. The work portrays a man, possibly a pirate, holding a woman hostage as she struggles against him. The dramatic use of light and shadow emphasizes the tension and conflict within the scene. The backdrop of the rocky coast further adds to the mood of suspense and isolation. The artwork is currently on display at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon in Lyon, France.