The Boxers 1818

Théodore Géricault's "The Boxers" (1818) is a lithograph depicting a fight between two boxers, one black and one white, before a crowd. The artist, known for his Romantic style and depictions of physicality and drama, masterfully captures the raw energy and athleticism of the fighters in the scene. Géricault's attention to detail in the muscular bodies and expressions of the fighters and the surrounding crowd conveys the excitement and brutality of the sport. This work highlights the social themes of race and class in early 19th-century France, and is considered a significant example of Géricault's exploration of themes of physicality and social hierarchy.