Artist

Théodore Géricault

1791–1824 · born in Rouen · died in Paris

Théodore Géricault was born in Rouen, France, and grew up in Paris, where he fell in love with horses and dramatic subjects. He studied wounded soldiers and even hospital patients so he could paint with truth. He rose to fame with 'The Raft of the Medusa' at 27. A passionate horse rider, he died in Paris at only 32, partly after riding accidents.