Sketches of Postillions and a Stagecoach 1818 - 1819

This pencil sketch by Théodore Géricault, titled "Sketches of Postillions and a Stagecoach," is a study for a larger work, likely a painting. The artist captured a series of figures in action, including two postillions (mail coach drivers) in dynamic poses. The loose, gestural lines in this preparatory study emphasize movement, echoing the energy of the scene that would eventually be captured in the final artwork. This drawing provides a glimpse into Géricault's artistic process and the way he built up his compositions from observation and sketches.