Artwork
Horses Going to a Fair
Horses Going to a Fair is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Théodore Géricault. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Horses Going to a Fair is a lithograph created by Théodore Géricault in 1821. It is a print depicting a scene of horses being led to a market.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows five horses on a road, accompanied by a few people. The scene captures the energy and movement of the horses as they are led toward their destination.
Technique & Style
Géricault employed lithography, a relatively new printmaking technique at the time, to create the work. The resulting style is characterized by a rough, dynamic quality that conveys a sense of life and movement.
History & Provenance
Géricault produced only 20 impressions of Horses Going to a Fair before his early death. The artist was a pioneer of the Romantic movement and was known for his innovative approach to printmaking and composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (French: ; 26 September 1791 – 26 January 1824) was a French painter and lithographer.
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