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What nationality was Géricault?

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French painter Théodore Géricault was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement. Born in Rouen, France, in 1791, he is renowned for his dramatic and emotionally charged paintings, such as "The Raft of the Medusa" (1818-1819). Géricault's work often depicted scenes of violence, suffering, and social injustice, reflecting the turbulent political and social climate of his time.
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