Eugène Delacroix

The Eugène Delacroix monument is a marble statue in the Luxembourg Garden that portrays the French artist with carefully crafted details. The sculpture sits within the expansive green spaces of the garden, taking its place among other artist memorials.

The work was created in 1888 as a tribute to the painter whose works transformed French art in the 19th century. Sculptor Alfred-Adolphe-Édouard Lepère crafted this memorial to preserve the artistic legacy.

The statue honors one of the most influential French painters of the 19th century and sits among many other artist monuments in the garden that shaped France's artistic heritage. Visitors can see how much this artist influenced the art world of his time.

The statue is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris and is easily accessible by metro, especially from Saint-Sulpice and Luxembourg stations. The garden itself is open to visitors during daylight hours with free access.

The memorial is one of roughly one hundred artist monuments in the garden that together form a walking museum through French art history. Each statue was strategically positioned to create specific views and sightlines throughout the park.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1888

Creator: Alfred-Adolphe-Édouard Lepère

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 48.84830,2.33450

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26