Halfway There with Delacroix

The exhibition "Delacroix - And the Rise of Modern Art" at the National Gallery in London explores how Delacroix's work foreshadowed artistic movements such as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Fauvism, emphasizing his influence over his own creations. Interestingly, only about a third of the works displayed are by Delacroix himself. This approach is part of a broader trend in major art exhibitions, where the focus often extends beyond the artist's direct contributions to highlight their enduring impact on subsequent art movements.