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Who was Delacroix's artistic inspiration?

  • Degas

  • Gauguin

  • Rubens and painters of the Venetian Renaissance

  • Van Gogh

Answer

Eugène Delacroix was inspired by Rubens and the painters of the Venetian Renaissance. Rubens's use of bright colors and bold brushstrokes influenced Delacroix's own style. The Venetian painters, such as Titian and Tintoretto, also had a significant impact on Delacroix's work, as they showed him the possibilities of using light and color to create a sense of movement and drama.
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