THÉODORE GÉRICAULT : Raft of the Medusa

slow art story by The Canvas

Listen to the Story: 5 minutes

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The story of the corruption, natural forces and human errors that lead to the horrible disaster as it is depicted in this tragic Gericault masterpiece.

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEq_cXRotDo

Louvre
Denon wing, 1st floor: Room 700

"The Raft of the Medusa"

by Théodore Géricault

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