Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) bridged the Old Masters and French Romanticism, influencing Impressionists like Renoir, Cezanne, and Matisse. Mastering pen, watercolor, pastel, and oil, he created works inspired by history, contemporary events, and literature. His subjects ranged from flowers to saints, warriors, and hunting scenes with tigers, making him one of the most outstanding and versatile artists in French history.