Théodore Géricault

French, 1791–1824

Théodore Géricault (1791–1824) était un peintre et lithographe français né à Rouen. Il a déménagé à Paris enfant, où sa famille était impliquée dans le commerce du tabac. Géricault s'est formé dans les ateliers de Carle Vernet et Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, a étudié des chefs-d'œuvre au Louvre et a appris sur les chevaux à Versailles. Il est devenu un pionnier du mouvement Romantique, et son œuvre la plus célèbre était Le Radeau de la Méduse.

132 Œuvres

A group of exhausted survivors on a makeshift raft amidst crashing waves under a stormy sky, with some reaching toward a distant ship.

Le Radeau de la Méduse

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A battered raft crowded with exhausted and desperate figures drifts on a dark, stormy sea beneath a sky split between storm and pale sunrise.

Géricault - Le naufrage du radeau de la Méduse, MBA 790

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Cattle Market by Théodore Géricault, oil on paper depicting a lively market scene

Marché aux bestiaux

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A massive aqueduct spans a river valley with a ruined stone tower and pine on the left, three figures near the water, buildings on a hillside, and a dramatic sunset sky.

Soir; Paysage avec un aqueduc

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A dynamic depiction of a horse race with riders in colorful silks against a stormy sky.

Course de chevaux

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A painting of horses standing in a shaded mews, showcasing their muscular forms and alert demeanor.

Chevaux debout dans une écurie

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Portrait of a Black man by Théodore Géricault, showcasing dignity and individuality.

Portrait d'un noir

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A portrait of Zoë Elmore by Théodore Géricault, capturing her introspective gaze and delicate features.

Portrait of Zoë Elmore

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A dramatic scene depicting a white horse being attacked by a lion.

Cheval attaqué par un lion

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A powerful brown horse stands in a stable, captured in a moment of stillness.

Cheval brun à l'écurie

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Cheval cabré sur le tapis rouge

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A white stallion recoils in terror as two big cats lurk nearby.

Pur-sang arabe effrayé par deux grands chats

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Théodore Géricault's La Mort d'Hippolyte depicts the tragic moment of Hippolytus's demise.

La Mort d'Hippolyte

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Five horses viewed from behind, showcasing their powerful forms and unique characteristics.

Cinq chevaux vus par la croupe

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A lioness poised in mid-stride, showcasing her muscular form and intense gaze.

Lionne rôdant

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A dynamic scene of wild horses racing through the streets of Rome during the carnival.

Course de chevaux libres à Rome

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A haunting portrait of a youth, capturing the delicate boundary between life and death.

Tête d'un jeune

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A detailed study of a white horse's head, capturing its alertness and vitality.

Tête d'un cheval blanc

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Two exhausted peasants sleeping on the ground after a day's work.

Le sommeil des paysans

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A lion lies in repose, showcasing its powerful yet vulnerable nature.

Lion au repos

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Two horses standing side by side in a stable, captured in a moment of calm.

Deux chevaux à l'écurie

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Two post horses stand alert before a stable entrance, captured in a moment of rest and anticipation.

Deux chevaux de poste à la porte d'une écurie

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A jockey poised atop a powerful horse, captured just before the race begins.

Jockey Monté

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Mounted trumpeters of Napoleon's Imperial Guard in vibrant uniforms.

Trompettistes montés de la Garde impériale de Napoléon

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A dramatic depiction of a cavalry charge by cuirassiers in battle.

Une charge de cuirassiers

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A dynamic depiction of a piebald stallion captured in a moment of agitation.

Un Étalon Pie

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Anatomical Pieces by Théodore Géricault, depicting severed limbs with clinical precision.

Anatomical Pieces

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A dramatic depiction of a family struggling on a raft amidst a biblical flood.

Scène du déluge

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A sketch depicting survivors on a raft, capturing a moment of hope amid despair.

Esquisse du "Radeau de la Méduse"

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A study of a grey horse captured in a moment of calm alertness.

Étude de cheval gris

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Two horses clash in a dynamic and violent struggle, showcasing raw energy and emotion.

Chevaux de combat

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A blacksmith working at his forge, surrounded by assistants and horses in a rustic village setting.

Géricault - The Village Forge, c.

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A painting of a gray horse standing alert, showcasing its muscular form and expressive eye.

Cheval gris

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A severed head of a man, rendered with clinical precision, showcasing the effects of death.

Tête d'un homme guillotiné

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A haunting portrait of a shipwrecked man, capturing despair and hope.

Head of a Shipwrecked Man

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A dramatic landscape featuring fishermen along a river, surrounded by towering trees and a stormy sky.

Paysage héroïque avec des pêcheurs

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A study of horses' hindquarters by Théodore Géricault, showcasing muscular forms and dramatic light.

Les croupes - Théodore Géricault

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Equestrian portrait of Wincenty Krasiński by Théodore Géricault, depicting a Polish general in a dramatic pose.

Portrait équestre de Wincenty Krasiński

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A solitary grey horse pauses mid-meal at a wooden rack in a quiet stable.

Cheval gris au râtelier

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An equestrian portrait of Charles V by Théodore Géricault, depicting the emperor on a powerful horse under a stormy sky.

Portrait équestre de Charles V

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A portrait of a Black man with a calm expression, painted by Théodore Géricault.

Portrait d’un Noir

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A portrait of a man by Théodore Géricault, showcasing raw emotion and vulnerability.

Portrait d'homme

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A portrait of a man with an unfocused gaze and rumpled clothing, capturing his quiet resilience.

Portrait d'un homme

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A young boy offers oats to a relaxed draft horse in a quiet rural setting.

Garçon donnant l'avoine à un cheval dételé

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A dynamic scene of a horse race without riders, capturing the chaos and energy of the moment.

Course de chevaux sans cavalier

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A study depicting a wounded French cuirassier turning away from the battlefield, showcasing vulnerability and the psychological toll of war.

Étude pour Cuirassier blessé

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A powerful draft horse depicted with honesty and empathy, showcasing its strength and fatigue.

Un cheval de trait

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A study of a wounded cuirassier by Théodore Géricault, depicting a cavalryman in retreat.

Le cuirassier blessé, étude

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A series of seven horse portraits by Théodore Géricault, showcasing their muscular forms and expressive heads.

Théodore Géricault - Sept portraits de chevaux

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A horse recoils in terror as lightning splits the night sky in Géricault's dramatic painting.

Un cheval effrayé par la foudre

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A coal cart being pulled through a muddy Parisian street, with a driver and a dog in the scene.

Le chariot de charbon

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Two lions in a dramatic mountainous landscape, showcasing their power and vulnerability.

Lions dans un paysage montagneux

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A dynamic painting of a galloping horse by Théodore Géricault.

Cheval au galop, par Théodore Géricault

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A cavalry officer mid-charge, captured in a moment of violent action.

Le chasseur chargeant

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A prancing grey horse captured mid-motion, showcasing its grace and energy.

Un cheval gris qui galope

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A young woman in riding attire sits confidently on a powerful horse.

Horsewoman

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A portrait of a man with a distant gaze, reflecting the struggles of mental illness.

Portrait d'un kleptomane

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A Turkish horse in a stable, showcasing its muscular form and alert posture.

Cheval turc dans une écurie

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A powerful grey horse adorned with blue trappings, captured in a moment of alertness.

Cheval gris attelé avec harnais bleu

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A portrait of Francisco de Moncada Marqués d'Aytona by Théodore Géricault, showcasing his commanding presence on horseback.

Francisco de Moncada marquis d'Aytona

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A muscular male figure holding a spear, showcasing tension and strength.

Guerrier nu avec une lance

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A dynamic depiction of riderless horses racing through the streets of Rome, capturing their wild energy.

The Race of the Riderless Horses

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Portrait of Alexandre Colin by Théodore Géricault, showcasing a young artist's intensity and vulnerability.

Alexandre Colin

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A Spanish horse stands in a stable, its powerful body poised between rest and movement.

Cheval espagnol dans une écurie

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The 1821 Derby at Epsom captures the excitement of horse racing with dynamic horses and jockeys.

Le Derby de 1821 à Epsom

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A detailed study of a pair of feet and a hand, showcasing anatomical precision.

Study of Feet and Hands

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The Assumption of the Virgin by Théodore Géricault depicts Mary being lifted to heaven by cherubs.

Théodore Géricault L'Assomption de la Vierge. vers 1810. Kunsthalle de Brême. (19655923434)

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A Hussar trumpeter on a rearing horse, poised before battle, captured in dynamic motion.

Trompetteur des hussards

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A dramatic depiction of dogs attacking a bear in a chaotic arena.

Dogs Fighting Bears

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General Letellier on his deathbed, painted by Théodore Géricault in 1819, captures the fragility of life.

Général Letellier sur son lit de mort

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The Martyrdom of Saint Peter by Théodore Géricault depicts the crucifixion of Saint Peter in a dramatic and emotional scene.

Le martyre de Saint Pierre

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Three figures entwined in an intimate embrace, capturing a moment of tension and tenderness.

Trois amants

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A study of a lion by Théodore Géricault, showcasing the animal's powerful presence and alert demeanor.

Étude d'un lion

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A military cart filled with wounded soldiers struggles through a muddy landscape.

Soldats blessés dans une charrette

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A portrait of a man in a military coat, embodying delusions of grandeur.

Homme avec des Délire de Commandement Militaire

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A dynamic scene of riderless horses racing through the streets of Rome during the Carnival.

Cavaliers sans cavalier à Rome

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A chestnut horse stands in a stable, its muscles tense and alert.

Cheval alezan dans une écurie

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A solitary brown horse captured in a moment of alertness and tension.

Cheval brun

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A wounded cuirassier leans against his horse, embodying vulnerability and retreat.

Le cuirassier blessé

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A painting of two horses interacting closely, showcasing their anatomy and movement.

Deux chevaux

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A horse harnessed to a cart, showcasing its strength and endurance.

Un cheval attelé à un chariot

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Head of a lion by Théodore Géricault, showcasing its intense gaze and wild mane.

Tête de lion

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A dervish seated quietly in his humble stall, reflecting serenity and discipline.

Derviche dans son étable

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A French carabinier depicted in a moment of reflection, showcasing his distinctive uniform and armor.

Un carabinier, vu à mi-corps

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A melancholic man with downcast eyes and slumped shoulders, reflecting deep inwardness.

L'homme mélancolique

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Portrait of a woman with a tense expression, painted by Théodore Géricault.

Insane Woman

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A portrait study of a youth by Théodore Géricault, showcasing a contemplative expression.

Étude de portrait d'un jeune

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A dynamic scene of horses in a stable, showcasing their vitality and movement.

Le Haras

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A young blacksmith in intense concentration, hammer poised, surrounded by the glow of the forge.

Le Forgeron

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A passionate embrace between two lovers, captured in a moment of raw emotional intensity.

Le baiser

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