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socially engaged art. Posthumous Recognition Though he died young, Géricault’s reputation grew rapidly after his death. His works were celebrated for their innovation, emotional power, and technical mastery. He became a symbol of artistic rebellion against academic conventions. Conclusion Théod

han just animals; they embody ideas central to the Romantic age and Géricault’s personal worldview. Power and Freedom Horses have long symbolized power and freedom, and Géricault’s depictions amplify these themes. The horses’ muscular forms an