Various Studies 1818 - 1819

Théodore Géricault's "Various Studies" (1818-1819) is a collection of sketches that demonstrate the artist's meticulous approach to capturing detail. The piece showcases Géricault's signature style, characterized by his keen observation of anatomy and his ability to render movement with expressive lines. The drawings, including a soldier, a horse's head, and various military equipment, reveal Géricault’s preparatory work for his iconic painting, "The Raft of the Medusa." This sketch, executed in pencil on paper, is a testament to Géricault's mastery of draftsmanship and his deep engagement with the realities of human struggle.