For the Romantic painter, horses, lions and tigers were both an object of study and a subject he staged in many paintings, lithographs, decorations… throughout his career.
The horses he saw during his trip to Morocco in 1832 helped feed his imagination around the horseman, whether a soldier or a participant in a fantasia.
The paintings that Delacroix regarded as studies were not meant to be exhibited or sold, but to serve him as references and sources of inspiration.
This temporary presentation places particular importance on the painter's creative process.
Press preview
▸ Friday 11 September 2026 at 11:00
See the press release here to learn more about the cultural programme.
Exceptional opening evening
Guided tour with Claire Bessède, director of the Musée Delacroix
▸ Monday 14 September 2026 from 18:30
Guided tours
▸ Saturdays 12 September, 10 October, 14 November and 12 December 2026 at 11:00
Lecture: Histoire de chevaux
Presentation of the two most recent acquisitions, recently restored.
▸ Thursday 1 October 2026 at 18:30