Portrait of Théodore Gericault 1819 - 1829

This 1819-1829 lithograph by Léon Cogniet is a portrait of Théodore Géricault, a renowned French Romantic painter known for his dynamic and expressive works. The portrait captures Géricault’s characteristic intensity, with his piercing gaze and rugged features accentuated by the artist's use of shading and detail. The piece is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering a glimpse into the creative spirit of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century French art.