Theodore Gericault: Born: 26 Sept, 1791, Paris, France.

Gericault was a painter, draughtsman, lithographer and sculptor. He was one of the pioneers of the Romantic movement.

Géricault was educated in the tradition of English sporting art by Carle Vernet and classical figure composition by Pierre Guérin, a rigorous classicist. However, he left to study at the Louvre. Known at the time for three paintings he exhibited at the Salon in Paris.

Died: 1824.



Art History

How To Write An Essay

Paralumun New Age Village