Delacroix in his diary writes that he visited the studio while this painting was being worked on and modeled for the figure on the bottom right. he also wrote about the colors. The black used in this period actually darkens over time and is also prone to cracking. The painting was more vivid and detailed when first exhibited.
I've heard the same. Without the original colours we can only imagine the impact it originally had. To me it's always felt that something is missing. Maybe that's it.
Things most people don’t know!. The lead figure of this painting Alexandre Correard returned to Paris and was treated like a monster from which he opened a tiny bookshop and published the worlds first printed translation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
A black man being portrayed as the lead “hero” in a painting at this moment in history was extremely controversial. In fact that point overshadowed the actual grotesque and barbaric scene itself among many art critics during its inception and showing. A true masterpiece in every sense of the word in my opinion.
Make sense. At the time the majority of black people were quite barbarous in their cultures, so showing a black person as the one heroic person among white people isn’t historically accurate
Imagine an incompetent man being appointed to a position of command just because he had been loyal to the leader of his nation. Thank god it couldn’t happen these days !
the whole thing about 150 people being abandoned on the makeshift raft while those of the upper-class were able to ride the lifeboats safely is very disturbing to listen to.... :(
l done, guys! One point though: Big though his studio was, Gericault's reconstruction of the raft wasn't full-size (full size wouldn't have fit). It was about one-third size.
Are there any sources that confirm that the statue of The Dying Gaul and the sketch of the nude man have been used by Géricault for The raft of the Medusa?
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I would have never thought that I would find some of this subject matter interesting, but now I'm hooked. Both the analysis as well as the back and forth nature of the dialogue are thoroughly engaging. Thank you for making these videos!
Wow, this was great. I will be able to see this powerful painting next year. If I have a choice I would rather see this painting rather than the Mona Lisa.
They're equally astonishing for their respective reasons. Yet the Delacroix painting is much easier to enjoy because of its size, the Mona Lisa is very well guarded and you're only allowed to stand in front of it for a few seconds so you could take a photograph. A little hesitation already causes the stewards to keep an eye on you.
"We are all on the raft of the Medusa." That's a terrifying thought. Not because the wave threatens to crash on the raft, but because of what I fear the others on the raft would do to me. Emotion is capricious and is let loose when survival is at stake. When someone thinks their survival is being threatened, all sense of reason and morality go out the window. Being trapped on a raft with 150 other people whose survival is in doubt is very scary. The worst part of it is that that's the default human condition.
I dunno why but the more the painting is explain about how agonizing the people on the boat the sudden moment (at some point) I heard the back ground noises of the crowds as the people (from the painting) screaming for help/ feel so hopeless. Kinda scary. The story, artist, painting, & the interpretation are fine and wonderdully well done though so I'm fine.
Just think of the parallels in times of Corona. Who is tested first, who gets the best treatment, the ventilators, ... Which communities are most affected? The so called Triage !!!
This is one of the most epic and shocking backstories to a piece I've heard yet... When you think of human suffering, desperation, and hopelessness, you might think of war or slavery, but there have been incredibly painful moments like this confined to a small group over a few moments in time. I'm validated by the critic's quote at the end of this because I've definitely had my raft moments - and not too long ago.
I believe Gericault was so infuriated by both the negative criticism and positive criticism that this was the last painting he exhibited in the salon. Could be wrong but im fairly certain thats correct
@@eduardotorres3457 the term comes from music where crescendo means the highest point of a music piece. So the word applies to music or emotions, emotional experiences
Delacroix in his diary writes that he visited the studio while this painting was being worked on and modeled for the figure on the bottom right. he also wrote about the colors. The black used in this period actually darkens over time and is also prone to cracking. The painting was more vivid and detailed when first exhibited.
I've heard the same. Without the original colours we can only imagine the impact it originally had. To me it's always felt that something is missing. Maybe that's it.
Yeah. The black in this painting was asphalt. The same one used in roads.
Still among history's all time best works. No question.
The Raft is the best painting in The Louvre. Every time I’m in Paris I visit The Louvre just to view it
Things most people don’t know!. The lead figure of this painting Alexandre Correard returned to Paris and was treated like a monster from which he opened a tiny bookshop and published the worlds first printed translation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
A black man being portrayed as the lead “hero” in a painting at this moment in history was extremely controversial. In fact that point overshadowed the actual grotesque and barbaric scene itself among many art critics during its inception and showing.
A true masterpiece in every sense of the word in my opinion.
Make sense. At the time the majority of black people were quite barbarous in their cultures, so showing a black person as the one heroic person among white people isn’t historically accurate
Imagine an incompetent man being appointed to a position of command just because he had been loyal to the leader of his nation. Thank god it couldn’t happen these days !
Yeah, no chance.
@@mojojim6458 Yeah, absolutely none.
Please don't bring it here. This is my happy place, I've literally just come here to escape the negativity 😞
@@Kim-mk7pb such is life...
Happens very rarely really, elitism isn’t a thing anymore sorry
Wonderful commentary! Thank you!
This is something to see! stunning
Well done, really enjoy your videos.
Gericault was a PHENOMENAL talent. Appreciated yes --- but still grossly underrated.
Linda pintura de gericault , inspiração para todos nós artistas plásticos 🇧🇷🌞🎁🌍🎷🎺🌍🎺🎁🌍
the whole thing about 150 people being abandoned on the makeshift raft while those of the upper-class were able to ride the lifeboats safely is very disturbing to listen to.... :(
......and how about tax loopholes for the rich, corporate subsidies, and cuts to health care?
On top of that, the whole point of the trip was to "take back" someone's country (Senegal) from another colonizer (England).
That was fantastic.
Thy seem to be raising their hands into the light but are being lead into the darkness very impressive symbolism.
Gracias Smarthistory.
l done, guys! One point though: Big though his studio was, Gericault's reconstruction of the raft wasn't full-size (full size wouldn't have fit). It was about one-third size.
Great video, as always. =)
Interesting
Are there any sources that confirm that the statue of The Dying Gaul and the sketch of the nude man have been used by Géricault for The raft of the Medusa?
Am i the only one who's watching this for homework
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Nope cuz I'm here 👍
I would have never thought that I would find some of this subject matter interesting, but now I'm hooked. Both the analysis as well as the back and forth nature of the dialogue are thoroughly engaging. Thank you for making these videos!
So agree. I was skeptical when I first clicked on this video but by the end, they have my respect!
Paintings were like movies back then.
Well said Nelson
Wow, this was great. I will be able to see this powerful painting next year. If I have a choice I would rather see this painting rather than the Mona Lisa.
They're equally astonishing for their respective reasons. Yet the Delacroix painting is much easier to enjoy because of its size, the Mona Lisa is very well guarded and you're only allowed to stand in front of it for a few seconds so you could take a photograph. A little hesitation already causes the stewards to keep an eye on you.
One of the most interesting true stories I've ever heard.
Absolutely beautiful. I’ve seen it in person. My favorite Romanticism artist.
"We are all on the raft of the Medusa." That's a terrifying thought. Not because the wave threatens to crash on the raft, but because of what I fear the others on the raft would do to me. Emotion is capricious and is let loose when survival is at stake. When someone thinks their survival is being threatened, all sense of reason and morality go out the window. Being trapped on a raft with 150 other people whose survival is in doubt is very scary. The worst part of it is that that's the default human condition.
"Silence of the lambs" sparked my interest in this. Great job!
putrefy, v. "decay or rot and produce a fetid smell." (OED, 12th ed.)
I dunno why but the more the painting is explain about how agonizing the people on the boat the sudden moment (at some point) I heard the back ground noises of the crowds as the people (from the painting) screaming for help/ feel so hopeless. Kinda scary.
The story, artist, painting, & the interpretation are fine and wonderdully well done though so I'm fine.
One of the best critiques yet. Well done. Keep it up. : )
perfect, so much information in such a short time, thank you!
It's like titanic
its only a matter of time, we embark on the same journey
ohmg! this is the first time i've ever heard a person says english so clearly
Pocas veces he visto un análisis de obra con tal grado de profundidad y con un texto final que resume todo. Gracias
And I’m Senegalese...
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Just think of the parallels in times of Corona. Who is tested first, who gets the best treatment, the ventilators, ... Which communities are most affected? The so called Triage !!!
The Captain was very afraid of landing in Africa because he believed “Arab Slavers” were there
One of my favourite analysis of yours I've seen.
Chris Del Rey love your username 💓
excellent
Ahora con subtítulos en español. Spanish subtitles now available.
That's great news!
I hope it's useful. :)
This is one of the most epic and shocking backstories to a piece I've heard yet...
When you think of human suffering, desperation, and hopelessness, you might think of war or slavery, but there have been incredibly painful moments like this confined to a small group over a few moments in time.
I'm validated by the critic's quote at the end of this because I've definitely had my raft moments - and not too long ago.
Such a tough image; a truly amazing painting.
@@smarthistory-art-history It speaks to me. I definitely want to stand before it and appreciate it fully someday.
A perfect but tragic depiction of classism, especially when up against an emergency situation.
art appreciation CBU????
The narrators deserve a raise.
A remarkably concise and fascinating little documentary. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I believe Gericault was so infuriated by both the negative criticism and positive criticism that this was the last painting he exhibited in the salon. Could be wrong but im fairly certain thats correct
- The corner is tipped into our space and foreshortened to draw us in
Cool
Chills.
what does chrisshendo mean? she said it at min 2:41
It means the highest point of smth
@@injujuan8993 smth?
@@eduardotorres3457 the term comes from music where crescendo means the highest point of a music piece. So the word applies to music or emotions, emotional experiences
@@injujuan8993 thank u make sense
@@eduardotorres3457 you're very welcome, mate