Four compositional studies for a group of figures 1812 - 1814

"Four Compositional Studies for a Group of Figures" is a collection of pencil sketches by Théodore Géricault, created between 1812 and 1814. The work consists of four sketches of figures interacting in different compositions, revealing the artist's exploration of movement and form. These studies demonstrate Géricault's mastery of line and his interest in capturing the dynamic energy of human interaction, which later informed his famous painting "The Raft of the Medusa". The loose, gestural lines of the sketches suggest a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, highlighting the process of composition and the artist's creative thinking.