Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with many people fighting. Some are on the ground, and others are standing and swinging swords. The colors are dark, with lots of browns and blacks. In the background, there's a building with arches, and some people are climbing up. The atmosphere looks intense and violent. If you want to learn more about paintings with dramatic lighting, look up chiaroscuro.
