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Théodore Géricault

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Théodore Géricault

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Also known as Theodore Gericault, Théodore Gericault, Jean-Louis-André-Theodore Géricault, Jean Louis André Theodore Géricault, Jean-Louis-André-Theodore Gericault, Jean Louis André Théodore Géricault, Teodor Zheriko, Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault

French painter (1791–1824)

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Théodore Géricault was a French painter from the early 19th century who lived a relatively short life, dying at age 33. He is considered an important figure in Romantic art, known for dramatic historical and contemporary scenes that emphasized emotion and movement.

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Works in European collections

36 objects attributed to Théodore Géricault, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault ( French: [ʒɑ̃lwi ɑ̃dʁe teɔdɔʁ ʒeʁiko]; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer. His best-known painting is The Raft of the Medusa. Despite his short life, he was one of the pioneers of the Romantic movement.

Early life

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Théodore Géricault” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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