A French Farrier 1821

lithograph, print

lithograph

print

figuration

romanticism

genre-painting

history-painting

realism

Théodore Géricault's "A French Farrier" (1821) is a lithograph that depicts a farrier, or blacksmith, shoeing a horse. The image captures a moment of labor and artistry, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship involved in horse care. The detail of the horse's anatomy and the farrier's tools is a testament to Géricault's interest in depicting everyday life with realism and precision. This lithograph, likely created as part of Géricault's series on "The French People," offers insight into the working class of 19th-century France.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Théodore Géricault made countless drawings, paintings, watercolors, and prints of horses. This image of a farrier at work shoeing horses belongs to a series of lithographs of everyday life. They illustrate the intimate relationship between man and beast—in which human dominance is not a given.