EPISODE · Mar 21, 2022 · 4 MIN
Art: Théodore Géricault's "Le Radeau de La Méduse"
from Un Point c'est tout · host French Conversation Group
⚓️ One of the most amazing pieces of romantic French art, “Le Radeau de La Méduse” on display in the Louvre, also has one of the most amazing stories. Painted in 1819, it represents sailors on a raft, hailing a boat in the horizon. Highly symbolic, it’s been used to illustrate political sinking many times. Let’s dive into the true story behind this masterwork. (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar). 🔗 All about "Le Radeau de La Méduse" and its history: https://www.beauxarts.com/grand-format/le-radeau-de-la-meduse-du-calvaire-au-chef-doeuvre/ 🎬 Same but in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9EstP8lLgM 🎵 Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6i4JjGSsId4CCCVkJuwLHa?si=K0d8KhxkSqqAPq8_kw5XqQ ☝️ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider: - supporting on https://www.patreon.com/frenchconversationgroup or https://anchor.fm/frenchconversationgroup - subscribe and share 🇫🇷 French Conversation Group meets weekly in Los Angeles, New York or online. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join! Check out this link for more info: https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com
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