Forerunner of the French Romantics, Eugene Delacroix developed a dynamic style that blended traditional techniques with creative innovation, as seen in his controversial 1830 painting of &NFi;Liberty Leading the People&NFi_;. Inspired by the Renaissance and Baroque periods and influenced by the work of Rubens, Delacroix's artistry forged a path for the future Impressionist style with its ingenuity and colorful brushwork.