This particular painting came up in conversation today after a discussion on ships getting lost at sea, and the epic novels that usually follow. I was reminded of the sublime nature of this painting and now terrifying the thought of being lost in the middle of the ocean would be. The thoughts that would consume a person would just be horrific and provoking. I find this painting by French artist Theodore Gericault to be the epitome of Romantic Paintings. The painting is beautiful but it still gives you that sense of terror, the combination of the perfect sublime image. What are your thoughts on the subject matter? If you could give it a back story what would you want to tell? I'll post another entry about the actual history later but I would love some feedback. What else would you like to know about this painting?
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