The Rescue of a Drowned Man c. 1817 - 1818

"The Rescue of a Drowned Man" is a study in pen and ink on paper created by the renowned French Romantic artist Théodore Géricault around 1817-1818. The artwork is comprised of a series of anatomical studies, showcasing the artist's mastery of depicting the human form in motion and distress. Géricault, known for his dramatic and emotionally charged paintings, utilized these studies as preparatory sketches for his monumental painting "The Raft of the Medusa" (1818-1819). The drawings, with their intricate hatching and dynamic poses, provide insight into Géricault's artistic process and his fascination with the human condition.