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Théodore Géricault
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Théodore Géricault

Born 1791 Died 1824 Works span 1800–1824

Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault: A Titan of Romanticism Théodore Géricault, a name synonymous with the turbulent heart of French Romanticism, was born in Rouen in 1791 into a family steeped in legal and commercial success – his father a lawyer, his lineage intertwined with the lucrative trade of tobacco. Yet, amidst this comfortable backdrop, Géricault’s destiny lay not within the confines of law or commerce, but within the passio…

63
dated works
18
chapters
1800
first work
1824
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Théodore Géricault's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Théodore Géricault's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.