Studies of a Blacksmith and a Horse's Head with Sketches of Other Figures and a Rabbit 1813 - 1814

"Studies of a Blacksmith and a Horse's Head with Sketches of Other Figures and a Rabbit" is a collection of sketches made by French Romantic painter Théodore Géricault between 1813 and 1814. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this work, which exemplifies Géricault's penchant for anatomical studies and capturing the energy of movement. The drawing includes sketches of a blacksmith, a horse's head, a rabbit, and other figures, all drawn with expressive lines and detailed attention to form. These preparatory studies showcase Géricault's mastery of drawing and his dedication to realism, traits that would later be evident in his iconic painting "The Raft of the Medusa."