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The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443)
XIR182426 The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 135x196 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: " the starving survivors in the long boat draw lots to decide who shall be sacrificed. The lots were made and marked and mixed and handed in silent horror" ; )
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Cannibalism Chance Delacroix Drawing Lots Eugene Delacroix Fate Hunger Lord Byron Muralist Naufrage Painte Scuttling Shipwrecked Sinking Starvation Stranded Survival Wreck 1788 1824
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The Shipwreck of Don Juan
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is a captivating and haunting masterpiece by Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix. This oil on canvas print, housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, depicts a scene of desperation and survival amidst the perils of a shipwreck. In this dramatic composition, we witness the chilling moment when the starving survivors aboard a long boat resort to drawing lots to determine who will be sacrificed for their own sustenance. The tension is palpable as each person anxiously awaits their fate, marked by silent horror. Delacroix's painting draws inspiration from Lord Byron's poem "Don Juan" specifically stanza lxxv from canto ii. It explores themes of cannibalism, starvation, and chance within the context of a shipwrecked crew stranded at sea. The artist skillfully captures the raw emotions and physical deterioration experienced by these desperate individuals through his masterful use of color and brushwork. The viewer cannot help but feel empathy for their plight as they face unimaginable hunger and imminent death. "The Shipwreck of Don Juan" serves as both an artistic triumph and a poignant reminder of human vulnerability in the face of nature's wrath. Delacroix's work continues to resonate with audiences today, inviting contemplation on themes such as survival, fate, and our capacity for both cruelty and compassion.
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