Zoom The Raft of the Medusa Théodore Géricault ReplicArt Oil Painting Reproduction
Zoom The Raft of the Medusa
Zoom The Raft of the Medusa Théodore Géricault ReplicArt Oil Painting Reproduction

The Raft of the Medusa

This work marks a turning point in history painting. It takes as its subject a controversial news item questioning the negligence of the government of Louis XVIII in the case of the sinking of a French frigate off the coast of Senegal in 1816. The castaways, abandoned to their fate, had engaged in acts of cannibalism.

To paint it, the artist had reconstructed a real raft in his studio and illustrated corpses. In search of realism, Géricault does not abandon a particular neoclassical ideal: his castaways are athletes, and he does not openly represent acts of cannibalism. By placing a man of black color at the top of the human pyramid, did Géricault want to declare slavery? This complex work retains its share of mystery.

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Description

Théodore Géricault

A fiery and tormented personality, Théodore Géricault (1791–1824) is, along with Eugène Delacroix, the incarnation of the French romantic painter. He is also the author of one of the most famous works of the 19th century: The Raft of the Medusa, which revolutionized historical painting under the Restoration. Fascinated by morbid themes, the painter was also a great lover of horses, which he represented in many works.

Original artwork details

Current location: Musée du Louvre

Original size: 193.3 x 281.9 in (491 x 716 cm)

Date created: 1819

Art movement: Romanticism

Painting and Framing

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Materials

We use the best oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher). All our canvases are made of 100% cotton, and have been double-coated with acid-free sizing and gesso primer.

Stretching & Framing

Ready to hang

Our stretcher frames are built using premium-quality kiln-dried wood to ensure a solid & sturdy foundation.  Our canvas stretchings are done by hand, utilizing the same traditional method employed by artists for hundreds of years.  We're committed to providing gallery wraps fastened without tapes, glues, or any other chemicals, thus helping to preserve your artwork well into the future.

Rolled canvas

Unframed rolled canvas orders will arrive rolled inside a protective tube with an extra 1.5" white canvas on all sides so you can easily frame it locally.

Process

1/ Review

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Once the painting has met your satisfaction, we will ask you to do a final approval.

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We will stretch (if you opt for stretching), pack, and deliver the art to you in 3 to 10 days.

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