Sketch for "The Revolt at Cairo"

Anne-Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Cleveland Museum of Art

Painting of a chaotic scene depicting a revolt. A man wearing red pants and a white shirt is in the center, holding a curved sword above his head. He has a white undershirt, and his pants have a white stripe. The man is surrounded by other people, some of whom are armed with swords and shields. The people are dressed in various styles, with some wearing turbans and robes. A man on the ground wears a red robe and a green sash. In the background, there are archways and a balcony with people standing on it. The color palette is dark and muted, with shades of brown, orange, and black dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of intense conflict and turmoil.