Family of Darius before Alexander. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'9" x W 15'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri Frères 4/15/1920. Alexander accompanied by Hephaestion, both in armor with plumed helmets (L, middle ground); family of Darius under tent, kneel before Alexander (R, middle ground); tents (L, background) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 22447-b Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries:
Family of Darius before Alexander. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'9" x W 15'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri Frères 4/15/1920. Alexander accompanied by Hephaestion, both in armor with plumed helmets (L, middle ground); family of Darius under tent, kneel before Alexander (R, middle ground); tents (L, background) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 22447-b Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries: GCPA 0237555, 0241859, 0241861-0241862, 0241864, 0241871, 0241873, 0243265-0243267
Size: 11774px × 6274px
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