Stableboy Grooming a Horse 1814

Théodore Géricault's "Stableboy Grooming a Horse" is a drawing created in 1814, demonstrating the artist's early interest in depicting animals and their relationship to humans. The work, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, captures a moment of intimate connection between a stableboy and a horse. Géricault's skillful use of line and wash creates a sense of dynamism and realism, highlighting the muscularity of the horse and the focused energy of the groom.