{"product_id":"the-english-jockey-theodore-gericault","title":"The English Jockey - Théodore Géricault","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined lithograph by Théodore Géricault, capturing a jockey and horse in profile during the artist's time in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled The English Jockey, originates from the period Théodore Géricault spent in London during the early 1820s. The artist possessed a lifelong fascination with horses, often observing them in stables, at racecourses, and within military contexts. This particular work captures a rider in formal attire, seated upon a horse draped in a protective blanket. The composition is sparse, focusing on the profile of the animal and the precise posture of the jockey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGéricault utilised the medium of lithography to achieve a specific graphic quality, employing clean, decisive lines to define the forms. The background remains minimal, suggesting a racecourse environment without unnecessary detail. The horse is depicted in a calm, walking gait, contrasting with the more dynamic, high-energy depictions of horses often found in his larger oil paintings. The rider wears a top hat and a long coat, reflecting the specific fashion of the English sporting gentry of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's technical proficiency in capturing anatomical accuracy and the specific character of the thoroughbred. By stripping away extraneous elements, Géricault directs the viewer to the relationship between the rider and the mount. The work provides insight into the artist's observational habits during his time in England, where he became deeply engaged with the local equestrian culture. It remains a clear example of his ability to translate the energy of the stable into a refined, printed format, suitable for collectors of nineteenth-century graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/naar-aanleiding-van-de-dood-van-jacob-maris-marius-bauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaar aanleiding van de dood van Jacob Maris - Marius Bauer — Marius Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/march-of-the-crusaders-for-an-attack-denis-auguste-marie-raffet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMarch of the Crusaders for an Attack - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet — Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Théodore Géricault","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972276359503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972319613263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58972319646031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58972319678799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58972319711567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58972319744335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58972319777103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58972319809871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58972319842639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58972319875407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58972319908175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58972319940943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-English-Jockey_Poster_CompositorV1_1790844442475.jpg?v=1790845426","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-english-jockey-theodore-gericault","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}