Artwork

Cart Filled with Wounded Soldiers (Chariot charge de soldats blesses)

Cart Filled with Wounded Soldiers (Chariot charge de soldats blesses) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Théodore Géricault. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cart Filled with Wounded Soldiers is a lithograph created by Théodore Géricault in 1818. It is a print that showcases the artist's exploration of human suffering and conflict.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a chaotic scene of injured soldiers being transported in a crowded cart, conveying a sense of urgency and distress. The soldiers' dirty and torn clothing adds to the overall feeling of chaos and disorder.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by rough lines and a spontaneous feel, suggesting a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity. Géricault's use of lithography allowed him to produce a print that captures the raw emotion of the scene.

Context

The lithograph was created during a period when Géricault was intensely focused on dramatic and emotive subjects, reflecting his role in pioneering the Romantic movement.