Artwork
Cheval de la plaine de Caen
Cheval de la plaine de Caen is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Théodore Géricault. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in stone: Géricault; lower center in stone: Cheval [missing] la plaine de Caen; lower right in stone: Lith de G Engelmann; upper right in stone: No. 7; by later hand, lower left in graphite: 4/5 LD 52
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Overview
Cheval de la plaine de Caen is a lithograph on wove paper created by Théodore Géricault in 1822. It is a representative work of the artist, a French painter and lithographer associated with the Romantic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dark horse standing in a dimly lit space, covered with a striped blanket. The simple composition and calm stance of the horse emphasize its anatomy and physical presence.
Technique & Style
Géricault employed a sketchy style to convey the horse's muscular structure and power. The lithographic technique allowed for expressive and spontaneous rendering of the subject.
Context
This work reflects Géricault's interest in animal subjects, particularly equine anatomy and movement, which he explored alongside his historical compositions.
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Artist
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (French:; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer.
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