Lion studies

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Lion studies

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Théodore Géricault

French Artist · 1791–1824

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> Obstacles and difficulties which repel mediocre men are a necessity and nourishment to genius. They mature and elevate it, when in an easier road it would have remained cold. > > --Théodore Géricault Géricault's fiery, daring personality and short life fit the mold of Romantic artists of his era and, along with his controversial paintings, profoundly influenced nineteenth-century art. Despite ab

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Date
1812–1814
Medium
Graphite
Culture
French
Department
Drawings
Institution
Getty Museum
Object ID
6345cf2b-30da-45f5-92de-01ebdf1165c3

Théodore Géricault's genius lay in his ability to suggest the contours of a form while simplifying and excluding unnecessary details. With a few essential strokes, he suggested the great energy and power of these lions.

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