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Théodore Géricault
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1800-tallet

Théodore Géricault

Born 1791 Died 1824 Works span 1800–1824

A Life Forged in Romantic Fire Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault, a name that echoes through the annals of French art history, was born into a world poised on the precipice of profound change. Emerging from Rouen in 1791, his early years unfolded amidst the reverberations of revolution and the burgeoning ambitions of Napoleon. Though inheriting a comfortable existence through his family’s legal and business endeavors – including a t…

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.