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The Raft of the Medusa

Dirk Meesters (copy after Théodore Géricault)

Dirk Meesters (kopie naar Théodore Géricault)

Item information

The Raft of the Medusa

Description:

Inventory number: SA 2643

Item category: Paintings

Item name:

Institution: Amsterdam Museum

Creation

Creator

Dirk Meesters (copy after Théodore Géricault)

Dirk Meesters (kopie naar Théodore Géricault)

Period

1914-1950

Physical characteristics

Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensions free

110 x 160 cm

Reconstruction of provenance history

Before 1950

Possible possessor / holder: Stichting 1940-1945, Amsterdam

Location:

Remarks: Museum inventory

1950

Possible possessor / holder: Donated to the museum by Stichting 1940-1945

Location:

Remarks: Museum inventory

1950 <> present day

Possible possessor / holder: Amsterdam Museum

Location:

Current restitution status

No requests

Research findings

No information is available about who owned this painting before it passed to Stichting 1940-1945.

The painting was abandoned by retreating Germans.

Het is niet bekend aan wie het schilderij toebehoorde voordat het in beheer kwam bij Stichting 1940-1945. [nl]

Het schilderij is achtergelaten door de Duitsers. [nl]

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The Raft of the Medusa

Dirk Meesters (copy after Théodore Géricault)

Dirk Meesters (kopie naar Théodore Géricault)

Item information

The Raft of the Medusa

Creation

Physical characteristics

Reconstruction of provenance history

Current restitution status

Research findings

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