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Braco Dimitrijevic on Géricault's Raft of the Medusa and the Louvre

publication · 2026-04-23

Braco Dimitrijevic discusses his Triptychos Post Historicus series, which originally planned to include Géricault's Raft of the Medusa from the Louvre. The encounter never happened. He reflects on the painting's significance within the museum's collection. The interview appears in artpress, where Catherine Millet asked him to select a Louvre painting.

Key facts

  • Braco Dimitrijevic is an artist.
  • His Triptychos Post Historicus series was to include Géricault's Raft of the Medusa.
  • The inclusion of the painting did not take place.
  • The painting is housed at the Louvre.
  • Catherine Millet asked Dimitrijevic to choose a painting from the Louvre.
  • The interview is published in artpress.
  • The article date is February 1, 2010.
  • The title references the Louvre as his studio and the street as his museum.

Entities

Artists

  • Braco Dimitrijevic
  • Théodore Géricault
  • Catherine Millet

Institutions

  • Louvre
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources