Frightened Horse by the Storm
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 49 cm
- Museum
- National Gallery
- Year
- 1820
Scene depicted
This canvas masterfully illustrates a petrified horse, frozen in fear in the face of a raging storm. Through this painting , Géricault does not merely document a moment of terror; he invites the viewer to feel the horror, thus prompting reflection on our relationship with nature.
Historical context
Artwork: Horse Frightened by the Storm |BRK| Artist: Théodore Géricault |BRK| Year: 1820 |BRK| Museum: National Gallery |BRK| Dimensions: 60 x 49 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Horse Frightened by the Storm finds its place at the crossroads of a promising career. Just after creating this masterpiece , Géricault would produce paintings such as The Raft of the Medusa , which resonates with themes of suffering and heroism. These works testify to his evolution towards an expressive mastery of the canvas .
Anecdote
Théodore Géricault once declared: "Painting is not just a matter of technique; it is a quest for the soul." Inspired by a torrential storm that shook his city, he captured the fleeting moment where anxiety mingles with beauty. This inspiration is intensely reflected in the tragic force of this pictorial work .