Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo 1810

"Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo" is a dramatic sketch by French painter Anne-Louis Girodet from 1810. This chaotic scene depicts a violent confrontation, likely based on the 1800 Cairo uprising against French forces. Girodet's masterful use of dynamic figures and bold colors creates a sense of immediate action and bloodshed. Though a sketch, the composition foreshadows the grand scale and emotional intensity of his finished painting, which was tragically left unfinished upon his death. The sketch provides insight into Girodet's creative process and his fascination with historical events.