Paul Delaroche

Artist Biography

Trained as a painter of landscape art, prints and posters, Paul Delaroche switched to figure painting in 1817 after the failure of his work.

He began to study under Gros and exhibit his art, prints and postrers at the Paris Salon beginning in the 1820's. Delaroche's historical subjects were painted in a combination of romantic and classical styles.

His reputation plummeted after his death, but his art, prints and posters received a revival in more recent years.

Paul Delaroche Art, Prints and Posters Collection