The Flood

Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson19th Century

Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France

Presented at the 1806 Salon, this large-scale painting depicts a family's hopeless struggle against the raging elements. The painter portrays the fragility of human existence compared to all of the power of the elements.

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Title: The Flood
Creator: Anne-Louis Girodet De Roussy-Trioson (1767-1824), musée du Louvre
Date Created: 19th Century
Physical Dimensions: 44 x 37 cm
Original Language: french
Type: Peinture
Publisher: Rmn-Grand Palais
Original Source: Paris, musée du Louvre
Rights: France, Paris, musée du Louvre. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) / Gérard Blot
External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
Medium: Huile sur bois

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