Two Draft Horses with a Sleeping Driver 1820 - 1822

"Two Draft Horses with a Sleeping Driver" is a monochrome drawing created by Théodore Géricault between 1820 and 1822. This work depicts two draft horses standing in front of a building, with the driver asleep on the ground. The scene is set against a dark background, and the horses are rendered in great detail. Géricault's work was known for its realism and attention to detail, which can be seen in this drawing, as well as in his most famous work, "The Raft of the Medusa." The artist's focus on the working class in this piece is a common thread in Géricault's work.