Updated октобар 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 183 works by Теодор Жерико in our catalogue
In short
Теодор Жерико's best-known piece is Балса Медиузе (1818). You'll find it at the Luvr in Pariz. Next on the list are Nymph and Satyr (Jupiter and Antiope) (1820) and The Oath of Brutus after the Death of Lucretia (1815). We have 183 works by Теодор Жерико in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 100 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.
Monumentalno remek-delo Žana-Luja Andre Teodora Žerikoa više je od običnog prikaza pomorskog katastrofe; to je visceralna istraživanja ljudskog očaja, političkog skandala i uzvišene moći prirode. Završeno 1819. godine, ovo ogromno platno (491 x 716 cm) ovekovečuje jezivo posmrtno doba potapanja francuskog frigate Méduse 1816. godine, tragedije proizašle iz nesposobnosti i korupcije koja je šokirala čitavu Francusku.
The Allure of the Divine Encounter: Géricault’s *Nymph and Satyr* Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's *Nymph and Satyr*, painted in 1819, isn’t merely a depiction of a mythological scene; it’s a profound exploration of desire, transgression, and the inherent tension between innocence and primal instinct. Born amidst the tumultuous backdrop of post-revolutionary France, Géricault, already recognized for his dramatic intensity, sought to capture not just a narrative but an emotional truth—a…
The Oath of Brutus after the Death of Lucretia is an oil on canvas by Théodore Géricault. This history painting captures a moment of heavy, political consequence. The artist, Théodore Géricault, rendered the scene with a focus on the weight of human resolve. It emerged from his studio about 1815.
This vigorous painting of six lions in a remote, spectrally illuminated lair—possibly intended to evoke the Atlas Mountains of Morocco—is an extraordinary example of Gericault’s spontaneous handling of paint. Rather than applying finishing touches to make a polished cabinet picture, the artist left the painting in a state known as an esquisse, or sketch, a work prized by fellow artists for its strength of directly capturing a subject or effect.…
Théodore Géricault's "The Kiss," painted in 1816, isn’t merely a depiction of lovers entwined; it’s a visceral embodiment of the burgeoning Romantic movement’s fascination with raw emotion, dramatic intensity, and the sublime. This arresting work, housed within the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, transcends simple representation to become a profound meditation on passion, vulnerability, and the very essence of human connection. Géricault, already a figure known for his unflinching portrayals of…
A Symphony of Suffering: Géricault’s “Wounded Soldiers Retrating from Russia” Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's "Wounded Soldiers Retrating from Russia" is not merely a painting; it’s a visceral embodiment of the horrors and human cost of war, rendered with an unprecedented level of realism and emotional intensity for its time. Completed in 1814, this monumental canvas—measuring a commanding 250 x 206 cm—captures a pivotal moment during Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia,…
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's "Study of Feet and Hands," painted in 1818, isn’t a grand statement of Romantic drama like his monumental “The Raft of the Medusa.” Instead, it offers a profoundly intimate glimpse into the artist’s meticulous process and a poignant meditation on the human form. This unassuming oil painting—measuring a modest 52 x 64 cm—is far more than just a preparatory sketch; it's a concentrated distillation of Géricault’s…
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's "The Raft of the Medusa," a monumental detail from his 1818 painting, isn’t merely a depiction of shipwreck; it’s a visceral plunge into the depths of human suffering and political indictment. The scene, rendered with a dramatic intensity characteristic of Romanticism, captures the harrowing aftermath of the French frigate *Medusa*'s wreck off the coast of Mauritania in 1816. This disaster, largely attributed to the incompetence and…
Théodore Géricault's "The Wreck," painted in 1821, isn’t merely a seascape; it’s a visceral confrontation with the sublime—a raw depiction of humanity’s vulnerability against the overwhelming force of nature. Born amidst the turbulent currents of post-revolutionary France, Géricault, a figure both lauded and controversial within the burgeoning Romantic movement, channeled his own anxieties and the era's fascination with dramatic events into this monumental canvas. The painting immediately commands attention not…
The Horse Race1816 · Музеј Тисен-Борнемиза
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Swiss Guard and Wounded Veteran1819 · Luvr
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Mazeppa1823 · Château de Chantilly
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Two Horses1809 · The Phillips Collection
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A Turk (Mustapha)1820 · Luvr
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A Carabinier with his Horse1814 · Musée des Beaux-Arts
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Riderless Horse Races (detail)1817 · Luvr
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Boxers1818 · Château de Chantilly
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Horse Market: Five Horses at the Stake1816 · Luvr
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The Epsom Derby1821 · Luvr
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Mounted Trumpeters of Napoleon's Imperial Guard1813 · National Gallery of Art
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Three Lovers1817 · J. Paul Getty Museum
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Portrait of Simon Bonnesoeur-Bourginire1812 · Minneapolis Institute of Art
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Equestrian portrait of Wincenty Krasiński.1814 · Narodni muzej u Varšavi
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The Wounded Cuirassier, study1814 · Brooklyn Museum
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Lion devouring a horseChâteau de Chantilly
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Français Étude de bras et de main realisé par Géricault por son oeuvre Le Radeau de la Méduse1819
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Untitled (ARJCHM)Luvr
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Scene from the Epidemic of Yellow Fever in Cadiz1819 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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The Raft of the Medusa, Louvre1819
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Head of a Drowned Man1819
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Portrait of a Young Man1818 · Minneapolis Institute of Art
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A study for a nude.1801 · Narodni muzej u Varšavi
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Study of a Model1818 · J. Paul Getty Museum
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The Martyrdom of Saint Peter1814 · Kunstmuseum Basel
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The Wreck1824 · Luvr
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The Scotsman1801 · Petit Palais
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Mater dolorosa, Copy after Ribera1811 · Kunstmuseum Basel
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Lion in ReposeWalters Art Museum
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Equestrian Portrait of Jérôme Bonaparte, after Antoine-Jean GROS1813 · Musée Eugène Delacroix
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Justice and Divine Vengeance Pursuing Crime1811
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Lying Lions1812
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The Trumpeter of the Orleans Hussars1813
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The Trumpeter of the Lancers of the Guard1813 · Burrell Collection
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The horse is out of the stable1810 · Muzej Kondé
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Un carabinier, vu à mi-corps1814
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Portrait of Louise Vernet1812
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Head of a woundet Man1814 · Валраф-Рихарц Музеј
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Untitled (ARJCJD)1814
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The Monomaniac of Child Abduction1822
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Horse Race, Moving to the Right1820 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen
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The Raft of the Medusa1818
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Etude d'un homme nu (Study of a Nude Man)1817 · The New Art Gallery Walsall
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Mounted Jockey1821 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Portrait of a Negro1822 · Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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Portrait Study of a Youth1819 · Kimbell Art Museum
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The White Horse Tavern1821 · Fogg Museum
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Cattle Market1817 · Fogg Museum
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Fighting Horses1820 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Wounded Soldiers in a Cart1815 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Shipwrecked on a Beach (The Tempest)1822 · Yale University Art Gallery
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Alexandre Colin1815
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The Raft of the Medusa1818
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Course de Chevaux montés allant à gauche, au moment du départ1822
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Francisco de Moncada Marqués d'Aytona1815 · Amsterdam Museum
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Riderless Racers at Rome1817 · Walters Art Museum
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Trumpeter of the Hussars1817
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Nude Warrior with a Spear1816 · National Gallery of Art
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The Wild Horse Race at Rome1817
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The Raft of the Medusa, Detalj,1819
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Portrait of a Negro1800 · Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
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Head of a Youth1824 · Art Gallery of South Australia
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Portrait d'homme1825 · Musée Fabre
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Equestrian Portrait of Charles V1814 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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Chestnut horse in a stable1814 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
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Horses of the Auvergne1822 · University of Michigan Museum of Art
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A Prancing Grey Horse1812 · Burrell Collection
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Sheet of Figure Studies1818 · Courtauld Gallery
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Portrait of an Artist in His Studio1820 · Luvr
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An Officer of the Chasseurs Commanding a Charge1812 · Luvr
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Study of a nude manNarodni muzej u Varšavi
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The Plaster Kiln1823 · Luvr
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Officer of Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard Charging1812
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Dogs Fighting Bears1814 · Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection
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Cheval gris au râtelier1811
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Untitled (ARJCGT)1814
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The Woman with Gambling Mania, ca1822
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Deutsch Firmenschild für einen Hufschmied, Detail1814
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Italian Landscape with Tomb1818 · Petit Palais
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A Cart Loaded with Kegs1822 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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Cinq chevaux vus par la croupe1821
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The Race of the Riderless Horses1817 · J. Paul Getty Museum
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Dervish in His Stall1820
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Untitled (ARJCHB)1819
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Untitled (ARJCJF)1818
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Untitled (ARJCHV)1817 · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
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German Der Page Mazeppa1820
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English Anatomical Pieces1819 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
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A Shipwreck1817
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Français Têtes coupées English Cut heads Português Cabeças cortadas1818
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Теодор Жерико | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Luvr |
Pariz | 20 | Балса Медиузе, The Raft of the Medusa (detail), Leda and the Swan |
 Château de Chantilly |
Šantiji | 6 | Mazeppa, Boxers, Lion devouring a horse |
 J. Paul Getty Museum |
Los Anđeles | 3 | Three Lovers, Study of a Model, The Race of the Riderless Horses |
 Narodni muzej u Varšavi |
Varšava | 3 | Equestrian portrait of Wincenty Krasiński., A study for a nude., Study of a nude man |
 Burrell Collection |
Glasgow | 8 | The Trumpeter of the Lancers of the Guard, A Prancing Grey Horse |
 Musée Fabre |
Montpelje | 4 | Study of Feet and Hands, Portrait d'homme |
 Petit Palais |
Pariz | 3 | The Scotsman, Italian Landscape with Tomb |
 Музеј Тисен-Борнемиза |
Madrid | 2 | The Kiss, The Horse Race |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's "Two Horses," painted in 1808-1809, isn’t merely a depiction of two magnificent animals; it’s a visceral exploration of movement, power, and the fleeting nature of existence. Born amidst the tumultuous backdrop of revolutionary France, Géricault was a restless spirit, rejecting the rigid formality of Neoclassicism in favor of a Romantic intensity that sought to capture raw emotion and dramatic truth. This painting, rendered in oil on…
Monumentalno remek-delo Žana-Luja Andre Teodora Žerikoa više je od običnog prikaza pomorskog katastrofe; to je visceralna istraživanja ljudskog očaja, političkog skandala i uzvišene moći prirode. Završeno 1819. godine, ovo ogromno platno (491 x 716 cm) ovekovečuje jezivo posmrtno doba potapanja francuskog frigate Méduse 1816. godine, tragedije proizašle iz nesposobnosti i korupcije koja je šokirala čitavu Francusku.
The Allure of the Divine Encounter: Géricault’s *Nymph and Satyr* Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault's *Nymph and Satyr*, painted in 1819, isn’t merely a depiction of a mythological scene; it’s a profound exploration of desire, transgression, and the inherent tension between innocence and primal instinct. Born amidst the tumultuous backdrop of post-revolutionary France, Géricault, already recognized for his dramatic intensity, sought to capture not just a narrative but an emotional truth—a…
Top of the list is Балса Медиузе (1818), Luvr, Pariz. Right behind it: Nymph and Satyr (Jupiter and Antiope) (1820) and The Oath of Brutus after the Death of Lucretia (1815).
27 years old. Теодор Жерико was born in 1791, and Балса Медиузе dates from 1818.
Балса Медиузе, Nymph and Satyr (Jupiter and Antiope), The Oath of Brutus after the Death of Lucretia, Lions in a Mountainous Landscape, The Kiss, Wounded Soldiers Retrating from Russia, Study of Feet and Hands, The Raft of the Medusa (detail), Leda and the Swan and The Wreck. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 183 works by Теодор Жерико in our catalogue, dated 1800 to 1824.
You'll find most of them in Luvr (Pariz), Château de Chantilly (Šantiji) and J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Anđeles). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1810s, more than any other time: 67 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, Балса Медиузе among them.
The earliest piece here is Portrait of a Negro (1800); the most recent is The Wreck (1824).
Man (12), Portrait (9) and Horse (8), out of the 100 pieces on this page.
Oil On Canvas, used in 25 of the 100 pieces on this page.
Romantic painting, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 14 of the pieces on this page at the Luvr, Pariz, including Балса Медиузе, The Raft of the Medusa (detail) and Leda and the Swan.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
