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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Theodore-GericaultTheodore Gericault | Biography, Paintings, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Théodore Géricault (born September 26, 1791, Rouen, France—died January 26, 1824, Paris) was a painter who exerted a seminal influence on the development of Romantic art in France. Géricault was a dandy and an avid horseman whose dramatic paintings reflect his flamboyant and passionate personality.

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Raft-of-the-MedusaThe Raft of the Medusa | Painting, Subject, & Meaning ...

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   Jun 6, 2024 · The Raft of the Medusa, painting (1819) by French Romantic painter Theodore Gericault depicting the survivors of a shipwreck adrift and starving on a raft. Gericault astonished viewers by painting, in harrowing detail, not an antique and noble subject but a recent gruesome event.

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4. www.theartnewspaper.com › 2024/06/19 › gericaultGéricault show in Paris sparks authentication controversy

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   Jun 19, 2024 · A Paris exhibition on the theme of horses in Théodore Géricault’s art has triggered controversy among experts who claim that a large number of works have been falsely attributed to the 19th...

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6. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › Le_Radeau_de_La_MéduseLe Radeau de La Méduse — Wikipédia

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   5 days ago · Le Radeau de La Méduse est une peinture à l'huile sur toile, réalisée entre 1818 et 1819 par le peintre et lithographe romantique français Théodore Géricault (1791-1824). Son titre initial, donné par Géricault lors de sa première présentation, est Scène d'un naufrage.

   • Artiste: Théodore Géricault (1791-1824)
   • Technique: peinture à l'huile, toile sur bois

   • Date: 1818-1819
   • Type: Peinture mythologique

7. www.classicalite.com › articles › 41972Museum Exhibit Celebrates Painter Théodore Géricault’s Life ...

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Horses prance, gallop-or simply stand still-on the walls of the Musée de la Vie Romantique for "Les chevaux de Géricault," an exhibit celebrating the life of painter Théodore Géricault through his favorite subject: the horse.

8. quizlet.com › 175017542 › raft-of-medusa-flash-cardsRaft of Medusa Flashcards | Quizlet

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   4 days ago · Artist: Théodore Géricault Title: Raft Of The Medusa Style: French Romanticism Date:1818-19 Medium/Support: Oil Painting on canvas Created (where): France Located now: Louvre, Paris (Additional) Size: 491 cm × 716 cm (larger than life size)

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   Who is Théodore Géricault?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Théodore Géricault (born September 26, 1791, Rouen, France—died January 26, 1824, Paris) was a painter who exerted a seminal influence on the development of Romantic art in France.

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   What is Géricault's masterpiece?

   • Géricault’s masterpiece is the large painting entitled The Raft of the Medusa ( c. 1819). This work depicts the aftermath of a contemporary French shipwreck, whose survivors embarked on a raft and were decimated by starvation before being rescued at sea.

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   How did critics feel about Géricault's paintings?

   • Critics: The critics were divided: The horror and gore of the subject caused fascination while lovers of classicism thought that the realism of the paintings strayed far from the ideal beauty they enjoyed. Fellow artists: Géricault's teacher called him a madman but many artists praised him for liberal political theme.

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   When did Géricault take the raft of the Medusa?

   • Disappointed by the reception of The Raft of the Medusa, Géricault took the painting to England in 1820, where it was received as a sensational success. After the painter’s death in 1824, Louvre director the comte de Forbin purchased the work from Géricault’s heirs for the museum.

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10. www.classicalite.com › 20240619 › updateUPDATE: Are These Really Géricault’s Horses? Questions of ...

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    Jun 19, 2024 · Last May, the Musée de la Vie romantique launched Les chevaux de Géricault-an exhibition celebrating the life and works of influential Romantic painter, Theodore Théodore Géricault, by focusing on his favorite subject, the horse. The show displays around a hundred paintings, many of which, it turns out, are of questionable origin.