March 21, 2022

Art: Théodore Géricault's "Le Radeau de La Méduse"

4 minutes

⚓️ One of the most amazing pieces of romantic French art, “Le Radeau de La Méduse” on display in the Louvre, also has one of the most amazing stories. Painted in 1819, it represents sailors on a raft, hailing a boat in the horizon. Highly symbolic, it’s been used to illustrate political sinking many times. Let’s dive into the true story behind this masterwork. (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar).

🔗 All about "Le Radeau de La Méduse" and its history: https://www.beauxarts.com/grand-format/le-radeau-de-la-meduse-du-calvaire-au-chef-doeuvre/

🎬 Same but in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9EstP8lLgM

🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ

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