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Which painter made the picture "La Liberté guidant le peuple" (Liberty Leading the People)?
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Correct answer: Eugène Delacroix. Eugène Delacroix painted "La Liberté guidant le peuple". He is a major painter of French romanticism. He stresses movement, freedom and passion. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ Paul CézannePaul CézanneHe is known for "Les Joueurs de cartes" (The Card Players).
- ✗ Claude MonetClaude MonetHe is known for "Les Nymphéas" (Water Lilies).
- ✓ Eugène DelacroixEugène DelacroixCorrect answer. Eugène Delacroix painted "La Liberté guidant le peuple". He is a major painter of French romanticism. He stresses movement, freedom and passion.
- ✗ Pierre-Auguste RenoirPierre-Auguste RenoirHe is known for "Le Déjeuner des canotiers" (Luncheon of the Boating Party).
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel peintre a réalisé le tableau « La Liberté guidant le peuple » ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question comes from the list of the naturalisation version of the exam (PDF relayed by Le Français des affaires, read on 14 October 2026; the Ministry's own page for this list did not answer). The list's wording: “Qui a peint "La liberté guidant le peuple" ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les peintres” (French).
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