The Charging Chasseur
Théodore Géricault · 1812
Why it's great
A cavalry officer on a rearing horse turns in his saddle, sword in hand, as smoke and flames swirl behind. Géricault painted this when he was 21, and it was a sensation at the Salon. The dynamic composition looks like a movie still. It's a landmark of Romantic art.
Where to see it
📍 Louvre MuseumParis, France
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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.
