When Chris washed up on the shore with the dead souls, it reminded me
of a classic painting.
I think some ads for the Sopranos did sort of a takeoff on this painting as well.
Anyone know which painting inspired this bit of imagery?

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Request for Question Clarification by answerfinder-ga on 19 Nov 2005 06:15 PST

Dear pcventures-ga,

I don't watch the programme, so I'm a bit lost on your reference to a
particular scene. However, is this the poster to which you are
referring? If so I have the answer for you.

(Zoom on the image)
http://www.emerchandise.com/product/POSPN0007/s.ef4ASdD9

answerfinder-ga

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Clarification of Question by pcventures-ga on 20 Nov 2005 05:30 PST

Great link, but my questions is: which painting *inspired* the scene
depicted in the poster you found for me.

Dear pcventures-ga,

Thank you for your clarification. Perhaps I never made myself clear - my fault. 
I have found the inspiration for the poster. I just wanted you to
confirm this was the right poster.

The poster is titled "Hell hath no fury like the family" and was
created by photographer Annie Liebovitz. There is no confirmation from
Liebovitz, but I think you will agree that it is taken from
Delacroix's "Barque of Dante."

Delacroix's "Barque of Dante." - image
http://www.uh.edu/engines/romanticism/barque-dante.jpg

The painting is in the Louvre (with additional information).
http://www.louvre.fr/llv/oeuvres/detail_notice.jsp;jsessionid=DQLhZV1gV4clKsMvYvgqFJXDfVpZBLCzZqJyLyCMyhM8ZtgZN848!-1000463286?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673225128&CURRENT_LLV_NOTICE%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673225128&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=9852723696500815&fromDept=true&baseIndex=9&bmUID=1132496922687&bmLocale=en

Leibovitz has used other paintings in her Sopranos materials. This her
take on the Last supper.
http://www.life.com/Life/eisies/eisies2000/portraitSingle_commentary.html

This is the web site for Annie Leibovitz. 
http://www.temple.edu/photo/photographers/leibovitz/


This is an article from SFGate.com
?A valuable lesson was learned from our "Sopranos" review Friday: A
lot of people in the Bay Area (and beyond) know their fine art
masterpieces. Yes, Gericault's "The Raft of the Medusa" was a good
stab at it, but Annie Leibovitz clearly drew inspiration for her
"Sopranos" ad from Delacroix's "Barque of Dante." From local art
history scholars to knowledgeable art lovers, word got back to us
pretty quickly.
To which we say: Raft, barque, whatever. It's still a boat going to hell.?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/10/DDGH65GQGC1.DTL&type=tvradio


I hope this answers your question. If it does not, or the answer is
unclear, then please ask for clarification of this research before
rating the answer. I shall respond to the clarification request as
soon as I receive it.
Thank you
answerfinder

Search strategy
Identified poster and creator.
I have a  knowledge of Art History. Thought the painting had biblical
, classical, or renaissance references and style - particularly the
individuals on the ground.  Searched art databases for shipwrecks,
hell or damnation. Came across the Delacroix painting. Searched on the
title with the name Leibovitz or Sopranos and found the above article.

nice answer - thanks!

Dear pcventures-ga,
Thank you for the tip. I enjoyed the challenge!
answerfinder-ga