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The Dying Turk
Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798–1863)
1825–30
Medium/Technique
Transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite pencil
Dimensions
Sheet: 19.6 x 24.3 cm (7 11/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Edward William Hooper, Trustee of the Museum 1879-1901, from a granddaughter
Accession Number1999.689
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsWatercolors
DescriptionTwo turbanned men in Turkish costume, the elder leaning over the younger who lies on the ground with a wound to the head; distant fire and charred ruins in background. Traditionally called "The Dying Greek."
ProvenanceAbout 1905, acquired by Horace D. Chapin (1850-1937); 1937, to his niece, Louisa Chapin Hooper (Mrs. Ward) Thoron (held temporarily by her daughter Mrs. Francis P. MacVeagh); about 1975, to her daughter, Faith Thoron (Mrs. Robert) Knapp (New York, NY); 1999, gift of Faith Thoron (Mrs. Robert) Knapp to MFA. (Accession Date: December 1999)