Who painted Study for "The Revolt of Cairo"?

Study for "The Revolt of Cairo" was painted by Anne-Louis Girodet in 1810.

Where can I see Study for "The Revolt of Cairo"?

Study for "The Revolt of Cairo" is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Study for "The Revolt of Cairo"?

Study for "The Revolt of Cairo" is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Study for "The Revolt of Cairo"

Anne-Louis Girodet , 1810

Study for "The Revolt of Cairo" is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Anne-Louis Girodet. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a preparatory study for 'The Revolt of Cairo', a larger work depicting a chaotic scene of French soldiers suppressing a rebellion in Cairo.

Subject & Meaning

The scene represents the 1798 uprising in Cairo against Napoleon's invasion, showing French soldiers clashing with insurgents amidst numerous figures and horses.

Technique & Style

The drawing's thin support and uniform contour lines suggest it may have been created by tracing an earlier version, while its linear style indicates an early stage in the planning process.

History & Provenance

The final work is housed in the National Museum of the Château of Versailles, for which the museum also owns a smaller, rough oil sketch.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anne-Louis Girodet

Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson (French pronunciation: ; or de Roucy), also known as Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson or simply Girodet (29 January 1767 – 9 December 1824), was a French painter and pupil of Jacques-Louis…