Cloetia c. 1800

"Cloetia" is a painting by François Gérard, created around 1800. It depicts a woman, Cloetia, riding a white horse through a stream. She is clad in a yellow dress and a red cloak, her hand raised towards the sky. The background features a dark sky with a hint of pink, mountains in the distance, and lush vegetation surrounding the stream. Gérard's Romantic style is evident in the dramatic composition and the use of light and shadow. This artwork evokes a sense of movement and drama, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene.