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Assassination of Tiberius

Théodore Géricault

1816

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Assassination of Tiberius is a 1816 by Théodore Géricault, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Théodore Géricault
When & what style?: 1816 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene with a group of people in the background, some of whom are fighting or running. In the foreground, a woman in a long dress stands to the left, looking at the commotion. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark, which adds to the sense of drama and tension. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement, which often featured dramatic and emotional scenes.