

Curatorial Narrative In 1849, Eugne Delacroix’s “Lwin, die Brust eines Arabers zerreiend” (The Lioness Renting the Breast of an Arab) exemplifies his late period, characterized by a renewed emphasis on realism and dramatic tension. The artist’s technique here is marked by hard brushwork, which imbues the painting with a sense of urgency and physicality. This technical approach serves to underscore the subject matter: the violent confrontation between a lioness and her prey. Delacroix’s palette, predominantly black and white, operates within a narrow range, heightening the emotional impact of the scene through its stark chromatic structure.When enlarged to 57×44, “Lwin” begins to assume a commanding presence, its atmospheric weight asserting itself in a luxury interior environment. The spatial rhythm established by Delacroix’s composition characterized by strong diagonals and a sense of depth remains intact, even as the painting’s
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