Sheet of Sketches: Cavalry Battles and Mounted Soldiers 1813 - 1814

"Sheet of Sketches: Cavalry Battles and Mounted Soldiers" is a collection of sketches by French Romantic artist Théodore Géricault, created between 1813 and 1814. The sketches, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depict scenes of battle and mounted soldiers, showcasing Géricault's keen observation of movement and anatomy. This preparatory work, executed in pencil on paper, provides insights into Géricault's creative process and his fascination with the dramatic aspects of military life, themes that would later be explored in his iconic masterpiece "The Raft of the Medusa."