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What was the aim of the painting Massacre at Chios?
The painting is a fictionalised account of the aftermath of the Turks’ massacre of 20,000 Greeks on the island of Chios, which occurred in 1822 during the Greek Wars of Independence. The massacre was a reprisal for Turkish losses caused by a Greek uprising against Turkish occupation.
Why did Delacroix paint The Massacre at Chios?
History. On 15 September 1821, Delacroix wrote to his friend Raymond Soulier that he wanted to make a reputation for himself by painting a scene from the war between the Ottomans and the Greeks, and have this painting displayed at the Salon.
What is true about Delacroix’s Scene of the Massacre at Chios?
In the Massacres at Chios; Greek Families Awaiting Death or Slavery, Delacroix romanticizes the aftermath of the revolt. He exemplifies the haughty pride of the conquerors in contrast to the horror and despair of the innocent Greeks. He exhibited this painting at the 1824 Salon.
How many people died in the Chios Massacre?
Approximately three-quarters of the population of 120,000 were killed, enslaved or died of disease. It is estimated that 2,000 people remained on the island after 21,000 managed to flee, 52,000 were enslaved and 52,000 massacred.
What event inspired Delacroix Scenes from the Massacres at Chios?
The Massacres at Chios was a 19th century war of independence fought by the Greeks against the Turks, interested Eugene Delacroix. As it was a contemporary event, it was important for him to document it on canvas and so he painted it on his own accord and not because it was commissioned.
Is Chios in Greece or Turkey?
Chios, Modern Greek Khíos, island and dímos (municipality), situated 5 miles (8 km) off the western coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea, North Aegean (Modern Greek: Vóreio Aigaío) periféreia (region), eastern Greece.
When was the Massacre of Chios?
April 1822
Chios massacre/Start dates
Can you see Turkey from Chios?
In many situations, such as in the photograph to the right, the mountains of Chios and the Chios Strait can easily be viewed from Turkey, and vice versa along the east coast of Chios from settlements such as Karfas.
Does Chios have an airport?
Chios Island National Airport (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Χίου) (IATA: JKH, ICAO: LGHI) is an airport on the island of Chios in Greece.
How do you get to Chios island?
In order to reach Chios from Athens, you have to take the ferry from Piraeus port. Routes are carried out all year round, 3 times per week and the trip lasts 9 hours. There are ferries that connect Chios with some other Greek islands, too, including Lesvos, Mykonos, Syros, Ikaria and Samos.
Where can I fly to from Chios?
Popular destinations from Chios
- Athens (ATH)
- Thessaloniki (SKG)
- Samos (SMI)
- Mytilene (Lesbos) (MJT)