Bring raw emotion and historical depth into your space with The Raft of the Medusa by Théodore Géricault—a cornerstone of Romanticism and one of the most haunting depictions of human endurance ever painted. This framed wall print captures the aftermath of a real 1816 shipwreck, where survivors clung to life on a makeshift raft amid the vast, unforgiving sea. Géricault’s composition is a masterclass in drama: anguished figures, storm-dark skies, and a faint glimmer of hope on the horizon.
Painted in 1819, this monumental work blends realism with sublime tragedy, confronting viewers with themes of desperation, resilience, and political scandal. Ideal for libraries, offices, or statement walls, this print invites reflection and conversation. Framed and ready to display, it’s a powerful addition to any space that values emotional storytelling and historical resonance.
Product Info
Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte black frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Lightweight • Acrylite front protector • Hanging hardware included • Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US • Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia
How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames: Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
Quality Note
Some mockup images may be of low resolution to help with loading times. The actual image resolution of this print is 17616 x 12024 pixels, with a minimum of 485 DPI and a maximum of 1085 DPI.
