1821
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Coal Wagon is a 1821 by Théodore Géricault, a Romanticism work, depicting Coal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a coal wagon half-full, with a dark horse pulling it. A man walks beside the wagon, holding a long pole. The scene feels heavy and real in the dim light. Géricault often painted animals and daily life, not just big history scenes. He liked showing the tough side of work. This sketchy look was new for him. Look up Théodore Géricault (French, 1791–1824) to see more of his rough, bold style.
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (French: ; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer.
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