The Raft of the Medusa by Theodore Gericault 1818 - 1819
After reading the introduction and the basic concepts of understanding a painting, this piece by Theodore Gericault really provides a distinct raw emotion. I was pulled to the dramatic contrast of colors between the monstrous sea and the parting light in the stormy sky. I think that this piece really shows the struggle that these men are fighting through and their will to survive in this hostile environment. The other thing that really draws me to this piece is how clean and sharp the men and raft are. All the fine details down to the shadowing of the men's back muscles really make this painting a work of art.
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