Sketches of Oriental Horsemen 1813 - 1814

This sheet of sketches by Théodore Géricault, dating back to 1813-1814, showcases the artist's dynamic and expressive style. It features multiple figures on horseback, capturing their movements with a loose, gestural line that gives a sense of immediacy. The composition is centered around the study of human and animal anatomy in motion, capturing the energy of the figures as they interact with their mounts. This study of movement and action would later inform Géricault's celebrated masterpiece, "The Raft of the Medusa." The artwork is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.