Théodore Géricault
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Théodore Géricault
Summary
Théodore Géricault is a human[1]. Born in Rouen[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1791[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 26, 1824[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], sculptor[8], lithographer[9], and architectural drafter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,083 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Rouen[2], Théodore Géricault…
- Théodore Géricault passed away in Paris[4].
- Théodore Géricault was born on September 26, 1791[3].
- Théodore Géricault was born on September 21, 1791[12].
- Théodore Géricault died on January 26, 1824[5].
- Théodore Géricault is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
- Théodore Géricault is buried at Grave of Théodore Géricault[14].
- Théodore Géricault's father was Q139661843[15].
- Théodore Géricault's mother was Q139661844[16].
- A child of Théodore Géricault was Georges-Hippolyte Géricault[17].
- Théodore Géricault held citizenship in France[18].
- Théodore Géricault is identified as part of the French ethnic group[19].
- Théodore Géricault's professions included painter[6].
- Théodore Géricault's professions included graphic artist[7].
- Théodore Géricault worked as a sculptor[8].
- Théodore Géricault's professions included lithographer[9].
- Théodore Géricault worked as an architectural drafter[10].
- Théodore Géricault worked as a draftsperson[20].
- Théodore Géricault's field of work was painting[21].
- Théodore Géricault's field of work was art of sculpture[22].
- Théodore Géricault's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23].
- Théodore Géricault was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[24].
- Théodore Géricault's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25].
- A notable student of Théodore Géricault was Joseph Simon Volmar[26].
- A notable work attributed to Théodore Géricault is The Raft of the Medusa[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1791-09-26[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1824-01-26[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 310173aa-fc92-4cd5-835b-0c2d755a3e94[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Rouen[2], Théodore Géricault… Recorded date of birth include September 26, 1791[3] and September 21, 1791[12]. His father was Q139661843[15]. His mother was Q139661844[16]. He is identified as part of the French ethnic group[19].
Education
Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23], an educational facility[33], in France[34], founded in 1965[35]; Beaux-Arts de Paris[24], an art academy[36], in France[37], founded in 1797[38], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[39]; and Collège Stanislas de Paris[25], a school[40], in France[41], founded in 1804[42]. Studied under Carle Vernet[43], a lithographer[44], 1758–1836[45], of France[46], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[47] and Pierre-Narcisse Guérin[48], a painter[49], 1774–1833[50], of France[51], awarded the Prix de Rome[52].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], sculptor[8], lithographer[9], architectural drafter[10], and draftsperson[20]. Fields of work include painting[21], a method[53] and art of sculpture[22], a type of arts[54]. A notable student of Théodore Géricault was Joseph Simon Volmar[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Raft of the Medusa[27], a painting[55], in France[56], founded in 1818[57]; Portrait of a Kleptomaniac[58], a painting[59], founded in 1820[60]; The 1821 Derby at Epsom[61], a painting[62], founded in 1821[63]; and Head of a white horse[64], a painting[65], founded in 1811[66].
Personal Life
A child of Théodore Géricault was Georges-Hippolyte Géricault[17].
Death and Burial
Théodore Géricault died on January 26, 1824[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was osteoarticular tuberculosis[67]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[13] and Grave of him[14].
Why It Matters
Théodore Géricault ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,083 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 109 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
He has been cited as an influence by Ivan Aivazovsky[70], a painter[71], 1817–1900[72], of Russian Empire[73], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[74], specialised in painting[75] and Ary Scheffer[76], a painter[77], 1795–1858[78], of France[79], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[80], specialised in painting[81].
FAQs
Where was Théodore Géricault born?
Théodore Géricault was born in Rouen[2].
Where did Théodore Géricault die?
Théodore Géricault died in Paris[4].
Who were Théodore Géricault's parents?
Théodore Géricault's father was Q139661843[15]. Théodore Géricault's mother was Q139661844[16].
What did Théodore Géricault do for work?
Théodore Géricault worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], sculptor[8], lithographer[9], and architectural drafter[10].
Where did Théodore Géricault go to school?
Théodore Géricault was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[23], Beaux-Arts de Paris[24], and Collège Stanislas de Paris[25].
Who did Théodore Géricault influence?
Théodore Géricault has been cited as an influence by Ivan Aivazovsky[70] and Ary Scheffer[76].