Study for "The Revolt of Cairo"
1810
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1810
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Study for "The Revolt of Cairo" is a 1810 by Anne-Louis Girodet, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows French soldiers fighting a rebellion in Cairo. It's a study for a larger work. The scene is chaotic, with many figures and horses. The artist made this study early in the planning process. It helped them plan the final composition. To learn more about the artist's use of light and dark, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
