DISCOVERART

Eugène Delacroix

The Turkish Rider

c. 1834
Gouache and watercolor, with scraping, selectively gum-varnished, on cream wove paper, laid down on tan wove paper
25.2 × 18.7 cm (9.9 × 7.4 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Eugène Delacroix

Marguerite-Juliette PierretMarguerite-Juliette PierretMadame Henri François Riesener (Félicité Longrois, 1786–1847)Madame Henri François Riesener (Félicité Longrois, 1786–1847George Sand's Garden at NohantGeorge Sand's Garden at NohantFigure in Turkish CostumeFigure in Turkish CostumeLiberty Leading the PeopleLiberty Leading the PeopleOvid among the ScythiansOvid among the ScythiansGreek Cavalry Men Resting in ForestGreek Cavalry Men Resting in ForestBasket of FlowersBasket of Flowers

More like this

The Persian AmbassadorRichard Dighton — The Persian AmbassadorArab on HorsebackHorace Vernet (French, 1789–1863) — Arab on HorsebackSeated Arab Man with HorseAlfred Dedreux — Seated Arab Man with HorseChief MamelukCarle Vernet — Chief MamelukA Mameluke Chief on Horseback Signaling for HelpAntoine-Jean Gros (French, 1771–1835) — A Mameluke Chief on A Mexican VaqueroFrederic Remington — A Mexican VaqueroWestern Gentleman in Oriental CostumeBritish Painter — Western Gentleman in Oriental CostumeKalmouk Archers Hunting DeerCarle Vernet — Kalmouk Archers Hunting DeerThe Arab FalconerEugène Fromentin — The Arab FalconerArab WarriorHorace Vernet — Arab WarriorMounted Mameluke Chieftain Calling for AidBaron Antoine Jean Gros — Mounted Mameluke Chieftain CallingEgyptian MareThéodore Géricault (French, 1791–1824) — Egyptian Mare