Dead Cat 1821

"Dead Cat" is a painting by French Romantic artist Théodore Géricault, created in 1821, and currently housed at the Louvre in Paris. This painting depicts a dead tabby cat lying on a wooden platform against a dark background. Géricault is known for his realistic depictions of death and suffering. The painting's simplicity and focus on the animal's lifeless form are thought to evoke a sense of pathos and mortality. This painting is an example of Géricault's interest in depicting both beauty and tragedy, and its somber tone reflects the darker aspects of Romanticism.