Eugène DELACROIX was awarded a prize at the Universal Exhibition of 1855.

Eugène DELACROIX (1798.1863)

Autographed letter signed to the art critic Jules-Joseph Arnoux.

One page in-8°.

[Paris]. November 17, 1855

Delacroix thanks his friend for an article about his award at the Universal Exhibition.

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“My dear Arnoux, I read with great pleasure what you published about me in La Patrie on the 15th: I recognize in it your kindness, which never failed me when encouragement was scarce and which I still find today. I, in turn, will praise you for the composition of your article and for the simple yet striking way in which you captured the spirit of the ceremony. Thank you a thousand times, my dear friend, and I look forward to the pleasure of shaking your hand. Yours most devotedly, Eug. Delacroix.”

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During the Universal Exhibition of 1855, Delacroix exhibited several works, including, according to his wishes, Liberty Leading the People . On this occasion, he received a medal of honor and was raised to the rank of Commander of the Legion of Honor.