The Raft of Medusa

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bill_Viola
gptkbp:art_movement Romantic art
gptkbp:art_style dramatic lighting
dramatic realism
of human resilience
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Théodore_Géricault
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired future generations of artists
to the Romantic movement
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains a key work in art history
gptkbp:color dark tones and dramatic contrasts
gptkbp:composed_of pyramid structure of figures
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Théodore_Géricault
gptkbp:cultural_impact became a symbol of Romanticism
gptkbp:depicted_in the aftermath of despair
gptkbp:depicts the aftermath of the shipwreck
the struggle for rescue
gptkbp:dimensions 491 cm × 716 cm
gptkbp:exhibited_at widely in Europe
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Salon_of_1819
Louvre retrospective
gptkbp:focus_area the figures on the raft
gptkbp:historical_analysis of the shipwreck event
gptkbp:historical_context early 19th century France
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:shipwreck_of_the_French_frigate_Méduse
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Théodore_Géricault
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects societal issues of the time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Raft of Medusa
gptkbp:impact evokes empathy
gptkbp:influence inspired later artists
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:political_movement
modern art movements
literature and film adaptations
the portrayal of tragedy in art.
gptkbp:inspiration real-life tragedy
gptkbp:inspired political discourse
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in by art critics
gptkbp:is_criticized_for of government and society
gptkbp:is_featured_in art history textbooks
documentaries about art history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Louvre_Museum
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:notable_figures survivors of the shipwreck
gptkbp:part_of French Romantic painting tradition
gptkbp:represents the fragility of life
gptkbp:significance depicts human suffering and survival
gptkbp:stations controversial at the time of unveiling
gptkbp:style gptkb:award
gptkbp:subject human suffering
gptkbp:symbolism represents the struggle for survival
of tragedy and survival
gptkbp:technique chiaroscuro
gptkbp:theme despair and hope
gptkbp:year_created 1818