Cheval au trot 1823

"Cheval au trot" (1823) is a lithograph by Théodore Géricault, a French Romantic artist known for his depictions of movement and emotion. This small-scale work, now at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Géricault's mastery of capturing the dynamism of a horse in motion. The detailed rendering of the animal's anatomy and musculature creates a sense of power and grace, highlighting the artist's fascination with the natural world.