Théodore Géricault
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BORN: September 26, 1791 in Normandy, France.
DIED: January 26, 1824 in Paris, France.
MOVEMENT: Romantic
INTERESTING FACTS:
Géricault studied under Carle Vernet and Pierre Guerin.
He futhered his studies by copying paintings at the Louvre by artists; Rubens, Titian, Velazquez and Rembrandt.
In 1812, he exhibited his first major work, Charging Chasseu, at the Paris Salon to a welcoming reception.
In 1816, Géricault traveled to Florence and Rome. There he became fascinated with the work of Michelangelo and other Baroque artists.
In 1818 when he was back in Paris, The Raft of the Medusa caused a scandal due to its indictment of a corrupt establishment.
NOTABLE WORKS:
The Raft of the Medusa, The Charging Chasseur, and The Derby of Epsom.
THÉODORE GÉRICAULT Art Book contains 50+ Reproductions of portraits, mythological and genre scenes with title and date.
Théodore Géricault
BORN: September 26, 1791 in Normandy, France.
DIED: January 26, 1824 in Paris, France.
MOVEMENT: Romantic
INTERESTING FACTS:
Géricault studied under Carle Vernet and Pierre Guerin.
He futhered his studies by copying paintings at the Louvre by artists; Rubens, Titian, Velazquez and Rembrandt.
In 1812, he exhibited his first major work, Charging Chasseu, at the Paris Salon to a welcoming reception.
In 1816, Géricault traveled to Florence and Rome. There he became fascinated with the work of Michelangelo and other Baroque artists.
In 1818 when he was back in Paris, The Raft of the Medusa caused a scandal due to its indictment of a corrupt establishment.
NOTABLE WORKS:
The Raft of the Medusa, The Charging Chasseur, and The Derby of Epsom.
THÉODORE GÉRICAULT Art Book contains 50+ Reproductions of portraits, mythological and genre scenes with title and date.
List Price: $5.95
Description
Théodore GéricaultBORN: September 26, 1791 in Normandy, France.
DIED: January 26, 1824 in Paris, France.
MOVEMENT: Romantic
INTERESTING FACTS:
Géricault studied under Carle Vernet and Pierre Guerin.
He futhered his studies by copying paintings at the Louvre by artists; Rubens, Titian, Velazquez and Rembrandt.
In 1812, he exhibited his first major work, Charging Chasseu, at the Paris Salon to a welcoming reception.
In 1816, Géricault traveled to Florence and Rome. There he became fascinated with the work of Michelangelo and other Baroque artists.
In 1818 when he was back in Paris, The Raft of the Medusa caused a scandal due to its indictment of a corrupt establishment.
NOTABLE WORKS:
The Raft of the Medusa, The Charging Chasseur, and The Derby of Epsom.
THÉODORE GÉRICAULT Art Book contains 50+ Reproductions of portraits, mythological and genre scenes with title and date.
Théodore Géricault
BORN: September 26, 1791 in Normandy, France.
DIED: January 26, 1824 in Paris, France.
MOVEMENT: Romantic
INTERESTING FACTS:
Géricault studied under Carle Vernet and Pierre Guerin.
He futhered his studies by copying paintings at the Louvre by artists; Rubens, Titian, Velazquez and Rembrandt.
In 1812, he exhibited his first major work, Charging Chasseu, at the Paris Salon to a welcoming reception.
In 1816, Géricault traveled to Florence and Rome. There he became fascinated with the work of Michelangelo and other Baroque artists.
In 1818 when he was back in Paris, The Raft of the Medusa caused a scandal due to its indictment of a corrupt establishment.
NOTABLE WORKS:
The Raft of the Medusa, The Charging Chasseur, and The Derby of Epsom.
THÉODORE GÉRICAULT Art Book contains 50+ Reproductions of portraits, mythological and genre scenes with title and date.