Sketches for a Cavalry Battle and a Mounted Officer 1813 - 1814

Théodore Géricault's "Sketches for a Cavalry Battle and a Mounted Officer" (1813-1814) is a collection of four preliminary sketches for a larger composition. The work is a testament to Géricault's interest in capturing the dynamic energy of movement, particularly within the context of war and equestrianism. The sketches, rendered in brown ink, highlight the artist's keen observation of anatomy and his ability to convey both the grace and the brutality of battle. These studies are a valuable insight into the creative process of one of the most prominent Romantic artists of the 19th century.