The bottom of the raft most of the people are undressed and looking as if they are about to die. The top of the raft the people are waving clothes as if to call for help and they are standing and looking hopeful.
The painting is dominated by cool colors, mostly dark and stormy. The light is being shined on the raft and in the very top of the sky, and the dark is all throughout the painting. The painting shows off a negative tone but it also seems hopeful.
The people waving their clothes standing symbolizes hope, the people laying down symbolizes death, and the