Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo

ca. 1810
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 804
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sketch for The Revolt of Cairo
  • Artist: Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson (French, Montargis 1767–1824 Paris)
  • Date: ca. 1810
  • Medium: Oil and ink on paper, laid down on canvas
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 12 1/8 × 17 3/4 in. (30.8 × 45.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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