Colin Alexander, painter 

This self-portrait of Théodore Géricault, a prominent French Romantic painter, captures the artist's intense gaze and brooding expression. Executed in a loose and expressive style, the painting showcases Géricault's mastery of brushwork and his ability to convey emotion through the subtle nuances of light and shadow. The artist's disheveled hair and dark clothing lend a sense of melancholy and introspective contemplation to the portrait, hinting at the complex inner world of this artistic genius.