Ultra HD Master (5 000 × 3 412 px)
Romanticism
1818–1819
The Raft of the Medusa
Original title: Le Radeau de La Méduse
Théodore Géricault
Museum Provenance & Technical Data
Medium / Support:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
491 cm × 716 cm
Date of Creation:
1818–1819
Scan Resolution:
5 000 × 3 412 px
Archive File Size:
7.7 MB
Permanent Collection:
Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Historical Narrative
An emotionally searing depiction of the aftermath of the wreck of the French naval frigate Méduse, showing survivors sighting an elusive rescue ship on the horizon.
Visual & Curatorial Analysis
"A landmark of French Romanticism utilizing theatrical pyramidal composition, chiaroscuro, and raw human tragedy to challenge political corruption and human endurance."
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