Contains nudity
Equestrian & Animals
The Race of the Riderless Horses
Théodore Géricault
A dynamic Romantic-era study capturing the raw power and chaotic energy of horses and their handlers.
Riderless Racers at Rome
Théodore Géricault
1817 · Paper, Oil Paint, Canvas
A dynamic Romantic scene capturing the raw energy and tension of the traditional riderless horse races in Rome.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1817 during Théodore Géricault's stay in Italy, this work depicts the 'Corsa dei Barberi'—the riderless horse race that concluded the Roman Carnival. The composition masterfully balances the chaotic power of the animals against the straining efforts of the handlers, illuminated by a dramatic, atmospheric light characteristic of Géricault's Romantic style.
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