Which war did Géricault depict in his works?
Napoleonic Wars
World War I
Franco-Prussian War
Crimean War
Answer
Napoleonic Wars: Géricault's works, such as "The Raft of the Medusa" and "The Charging Chasseur," captured the tumultuous events of the Napoleonic Wars. These conflicts, spanning from 1803 to 1815, witnessed the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte and left a profound impact on French society. Géricault's depictions of the war's brutality and heroism resonated with the public, making him a prominent figure in the Romantic art movement.
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