Sheet of Caricatures 1818 - 1819

This sheet of caricatures by Théodore Géricault, a prominent French Romantic painter, was created between 1818 and 1819. The artwork, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, features a series of quick sketches, showcasing Géricault's ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a few swift lines. The caricatures highlight the artist's fascination with human physiognomy and his talent for conveying personality and expression. The drawings, executed in pencil, demonstrate Géricault's mastery of the medium, using light strokes to create a sense of movement and life.