Lions in a Mountainous Landscape

Théodore Gericault

Created:
Movement:
1825
Romanticism
key Notes:
Dramatic Wilderness, Dynamic Composition
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Dimensions:
19 x 23 1/2 in. (48.3 x 59.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Theodore Gericault's "Lions in a Mountainous Landscape" (1825)

Theodore Gericault (1791–1824) was a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement, known for his dynamic compositions and emotive subjects. Although primarily recognized for his masterpiece "The Raft of the Medusa," Gericault's "Lions in a Mountainous Landscape" exemplifies his fascination with the natural world and animal subjects. Created in 1825, this oil on wood painting captures the raw power and majesty of lions set against a dramatic, rugged backdrop. The work reflects Gericault's keen interest in the sublime and the untamed aspects of nature, themes prevalent in Romantic art. Despite his untimely death at the age of 32, Gericault's influence persisted, inspiring subsequent generations of artists to explore emotion and movement in their work.

Description of the work:

Lions in a Mountainous Landscape by Théodore Géricault

Created in 1825, "Lions in a Mountainous Landscape" by Théodore Géricault is an oil painting on wood that exemplifies the Romantic style through its dramatic depiction of lions set against a rugged, natural backdrop. The artwork is noted for its dynamic composition and vivid portrayal of the untamed wilderness, reflecting Géricault's fascination with the sublime aspects of nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Lions in a Mountainous Landscape