Cheval D'Hanovre 1822

Théodore Géricault's 1822 lithograph "Cheval D'Hanovre" depicts a white Hanoverian horse standing in a stable stall, while a groom holds the reins. The horse's powerful form and the groom's casual stance create a sense of realism and intimacy, characteristic of Géricault's interest in animal anatomy and everyday life. This print, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, reflects the artist's fascination with the power and beauty of horses, a theme he explored in his famous painting "The Raft of the Medusa."