Journal de Eugène Delacroix, Tome 3 (de 3) / 1855-1863

A painter's personal journal records social engagements, reactions to concerts and salons, art criticism, and anecdotes from political and cultural circles. Entries combine practical notes on technique and composition with reflections on music's unique emotional power and assessments of theatrical and operatic forms. The author recounts dinners, visits, and encounters with critics, collectors, and public figures while expressing personal impressions, preferences, and occasional professional frustrations. Marginal notes and editorial clarifications identify works and people mentioned, and short descriptive passages convey the daily rhythms of artistic life and thought.