Cheval Flamands 1822

"Cheval Flamands" is a lithograph created in 1822 by renowned French artist Théodore Géricault, known for his dramatic and realistic depictions of horses. This small-scale work, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases two horses standing in a landscape, their forms rendered with meticulous detail. The image is a testament to Géricault’s passion for equine anatomy and his keen observation of their movements. The artist was known for his interest in the study of animals, and this work is a fine example of his skills in capturing the grace and power of horses through a simple and effective composition.