Born in Rouen , France , GÃ ricault was schooled in English sporting art by Carle Vernet and in classical figure composition by Pierre-Narcisse GuÃ rin , who saw that he had talent . Born in Rouen , France , GÃ ricault was educated in the tradition of English sporting art by Carle Vernet and classical figure composition by Pierre-Narcisse GuÃ rin , a rigorous classicist who disapproved of his student 's impulsive temperament , but recognized his talent .