"The Raft of the Medusa" is a famous painting created by the French artist Théodore Géricault in 1818-1819. It depicts the aftermath of the wreck of the French frigate Méduse, which ran aground off the coast of Senegal in 1816. The painting shows the desperate survivors on a makeshift raft, struggling for survival and hoping to be rescued. The artwork is notable for its dramatic composition and emotional intensity, capturing the themes of human suffering and resilience. Géricault conducted extensive research, including interviews with survivors, to accurately portray the harrowing experience of those stranded at sea.