1818
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Boxeurs (The Boxers) is a 1818 ink by Théodore Géricault, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two shirtless men fighting in a rough, rocky space. One man is on the ground, his arms up in a defensive stance, while the other stands over him, fists raised. Around them, a small crowd watches from the sidelines, some leaning in, others sitting back. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show muscle and movement. The scene looks intense but also a little chaotic, like a moment frozen in time. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: lithography.
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (French: ; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer.
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