The Dozing Fishmonger (Le marchand de poissons endormie)

Géricault employed lithography, a relatively new medium at the time, to achieve sharp lines and a sense of immediacy. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of realism, reminiscent of a quick sketch.

Géricault was a French painter and lithographer who played a key role in introducing lithography to France. He created The Dozing Fishmonger during a brief but influential career that also included notable works like The Raft of the Medusa.