Lecture
Patrick Bade
French Romantic Painting, Part 1: Theodore Gericault
Summary
Patrick Bade discusses Théodore Géricault’s artistic evolution and some of his notable works. He mentions Géricault’s interest in portraying mental illness, his most famous work “The Raft of the Medusa,” and his series of portraits of individuals suffering from various psychological conditions.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.