Ferdinand Eugène Victor Delacroix more famous as Eugene Delacroix was an eminent French artist of his time. He is considered to be the forerunner of the French Romantic school. Often referred as ‘master of color’, he was a student of the English Romantic artisans and inspired by their techniques he worked out a peerless and remarkable use of vivid brushstrokes. The works of the Impressionists were extensively inspired by his study of the optic color effects. His intense approach for the exotic had a lasting impact on the artists of the Symbolist movement. Through many of his masterpieces he had effectively illustrated various historical and contemporary events. His canvas also staged literary works of William Shakespeare, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Dante Alighieri and Walter Scott among others. He was inspired by the works of Michelangelo and Peter Paul Rubens and their influence was clearly visible in his works. While he travelled across Europe and certain places in North Africa, Morocco had a special influence on him which had an obvious illustration in his works. Though some critics were vexed by his choice of illustrating violent subjects, display of intense passion and use of vivid colors, he successfully garnered positive reviews from many others. In his successful long career he received umpteen numbers of commissions on a continual basis from the French Government. He is considered a genius both by the modern day artists and critics and continues to remain an inspiration for his contribution to the world of art.