Sketches of a Cavalry Battle, Head, and Paws of a Greyhound 1813 - 1814

"Sketches of a Cavalry Battle, Head, and Paws of a Greyhound" is a collection of sketches by Théodore Géricault, created between 1813 and 1814. The work features a series of loose sketches on paper in brown ink. The sketches, arranged in a grid format, depict a chaotic cavalry battle, a horse’s head and the head and paws of a greyhound. This artwork is a testament to Géricault’s interest in movement and detail, seen in his anatomical studies and his depiction of the frenzied energy of battle. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this collection of sketches.