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View of a Country House and Studies of Bushes and Foliage (95.GD.40.22)
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Théodore GéricaultFrench Artist · 1791–1824
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- 1812–1814
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Théodore Géricault took his sketchbook to the country to sketch the facade of this country house set within its large garden. Loosely sketched trees and foliage hide the house from view.
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