Six studies for Corréard and Savigny in the ‘Raft of the Medusa’ before 1818

Théodore Géricault’s "Six studies for Corréard and Savigny in the ‘Raft of the Medusa’" are preparatory sketches for his renowned painting "The Raft of the Medusa". Created in 1818, the drawing features six individual studies of men, likely intended for figures in the final composition. Géricault, a master of Romanticism, employed expressive strokes and a focus on emotion to capture the intense drama and despair of the figures. These sketches offer a glimpse into the artist's meticulous process of developing his iconic work.