Around 1819 -1824 · Portrait, psychiatry and romanticism
The Monomaniacsby Théodore Géricault
Discover Géricault's Monomanes, sober and powerful portraits which give each model an individual presence at a time when modern psychiatry is beginning to be structured.
Look at a person before a diagnosisDark background, ordinary clothing and face observed without caricature break with picturesque representations of madness.
1791 - 1824Life and career of Théodore Géricault
Around 1819 -1824Probable realization of the Monomaniac series
5 portraits preservedOut of a set historically described as ten studies
°4,000Paintings, portraits, drawings, lithographs and studies created - overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
Formats of your choiceA composition adapted to the dimensions ordered.
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The romantic portrait facing the beginnings of psychiatry
Give visual dignity to confined beings
The exact circumstances of creation remain debated, but the portraits were associated with the doctor Étienne-Jean Georget and in the middle of Salpêtrière. The term monomania then designated an obsession or delirium limited to a specific area. Géricault excludes narrative accessories and demonstrative grimaces. He paints wrinkles, worn clothes, posture and above all the look, giving each person an individuality that goes beyond the medical classification. The selection "Les Monomanes de Théodore Géricault" notably compares Le Monomane du command militaire and Le Monomane du vol d'enfants.
The economy of means does not reduce the model: on the contrary, it restores all its seriousness, its vulnerability and its dignity.
Course & style
From a supposed clinical series to a milestone in modern portraiture
Rediscovered after the death of Géricault, the Monomanes are today kept in several European and American museums.
A medical research context
Alienists seek to describe mental disorders while Géricault is interested in marginalized bodies and faces. This milestone sheds light on the "Les Monomanes de Théodore Géricault" collection, favoring composition.
Portraits without spectacle
Each model is isolated halfway, soberly lit and viewed as a unique person.
Rediscovery and dispersion
The paintings reappear then join different collections, where five portraits are today recognized.
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Background
The dark space removes the anecdote and focuses attention on the model. This trait guides a reading of "Les Monomanes de Théodore Géricault" centered on composition.
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Face
Wrinkles, asymmetries and looks are observed precisely without becoming caricatures.
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Clothing
Headdress, coat or uniform evoke a social history as much as a mental state.
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Key
A supple and suggestive painting leaves the image open, between study and completed portrait.
Explore by universe
How to watch Monomaniacs?
First leave aside the diagnostic titles: observe the posture, the clothing, the direction of gaze and the distance that the painter establishes.
Imaginary authority01
The Monomaniac of military command
The outfit, the head posture and the look construct a portrait where the supposed ambition remains profoundly human.
Landmark work of Les Monomanes by Théodore Géricault. Reading of "Les Monomanes de Théodore Géricault" through composition.Worried look02
The Child Theft Monomaniac
The tight framing and restrained expression avoid any theatrical or moralizing effect.
Landmark work of Les Monomanes by Théodore GéricaultLouvre · obsession with the game03
The Monomaniac of the game
White headdress, dark coat and absent gaze give the model silent dignity.
Landmark work of Les Monomanes by Théodore GéricaultFlight · Ghent Museum04
Portrait of a kleptomaniac
The free touch and the marked face transform a medical category into an individual meeting.
Landmark work of Les Monomanes by Théodore GéricaultStyle05
Background
The dark space removes the anecdote and focuses attention on the model. This trait guides a reading of "Les Monomanes de Théodore Géricault" centered on composition.
Reading key for Les Monomanes by Théodore GéricaultStyle06
Face
Wrinkles, asymmetries and looks are observed precisely without becoming caricatures.
Reading key for Les Monomanes by Théodore Géricault
Works to discover
Reproductions of Géricault's Monomanes
The first four active works feature military command, child theft, gambling and kleptomania.
Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
From the work to your interior
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Choice of workSubject, orientation and dimensions adapted to your wall.
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Oil paintingManual production, layer after layer.
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Photo validationYou examine the finished table.
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RetouchingAdjustments remain possible before sending.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
Choose wisely
Choosing a Géricault Monomaniac
These vertical portraits create an intense presence. A sober wall background and a dark frame let the faces and earthy tones act.
Frequently asked questions
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Are reproductions painted with oil paint?
Yes. Each reproduction is hand painted in oil on canvas, without printing.
How to restore the composition in a reproduction of Les Monomanes by Théodore Géricault?
The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work from Théodore Géricault's Les Monomanes collection, with particular attention paid to composition.
Can I order a work by Les Monomanes by Théodore Géricault in a personalized format?
Yes. The dimensions are adapted respecting the proportions and balance of the selected work.
How do I validate my reproduction of Les Monomanes by Théodore Géricault?
Detailed photographs are sent before shipping; you can request edits before sending.
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