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Artwork Replica The Raft of the Medusa, 1818 by Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault (1791-1824, France) | ArtsDot.com

The Raft of the Medusa

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The Raft of the Medusa is a masterpiece created by Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault in 1818. This stunning oil on canvas painting measures an impressive 491 x 716 cm and is currently housed in the renowned Musée du Louvre, located in Paris, France.

The Tragic Story Behind The Raft of the Medusa

This powerful painting depicts a moment from the aftermath of the wreck of the French naval frigate Méduse, which ran aground off the coast of today's Mauritania on 2 July 1816. The ship's captain, René Caillié, decided to abandon more than 140 people on a hastily built raft, resulting in a harrowing 13-day ordeal marked by starvation, dehydration, and cannibalism. Only 15 individuals survived to tell the tale.

Géricault's Depiction of The Raft of the Medusa

Géricault chose to portray a moment of false hope when those on the raft saw a ship, the Argus, and frantically tried to signal for rescue. However, the Argus passed them by, leaving the survivors to their fate. The painting's dramatic use of light and shadow highlights the despair and desperation of the figures, creating an unforgettable visual impact.

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