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Painting by Eugène Delacroix
Convulsionists of Tangiers
ArtistEugène Delacroix
Year1837–38
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions95.5  × 128.5 cm  (37.6  × 50.6 in )
LocationMinneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis

Convulsionists of Tangiers (also The Fanatics of Tangier) is an 1837–38 painting by the French Romantic visual artist Eugène Delacroix. It is held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

History

In 1832, while in Morocco as part of a French diplomatic mission, Delacroix witnessed the devotional activities of members of the Isawiyya brotherhood in Tangiers.

Initially the artist did a sketch from his memories of the event, then later several watercolors, and finally four of five years later this painting.

References

  1. Kantrowitz, Jonathan (October 21, 2015). "Art History News: Delacroix's Influence: The Rise of Modern Art from Cézanne to van Gogh"".
  2. "Convulsionists of Tangier, Eugène Delacroix | Mia". Collections.artsmia.org. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  3. "Enjoy a private view of Delacroix in Paris". Independent.co.uk. 19 February 2016.
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