What was a common subject in Géricault's lithographs?
Insane asylum inmates
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Insane asylum inmates were a common subject in Géricault's lithographs. His fascination with the mentally ill stemmed from his own experiences with depression and his belief in the importance of understanding the human condition. Géricault's lithographs depicted the inmates with empathy and compassion, capturing their vulnerability and suffering.
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