Family of Darius before Alexander. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'10" x W 11'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Richard W. Hawley 12/13/1952. 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 (Cavallo). Stock sheet attributes Aubusson as weaving center. French & Co. stock shee
Family of Darius before Alexander. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1700-1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 6'10" x W 11'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Richard W. Hawley 12/13/1952. 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 (Cavallo). Stock sheet attributes Aubusson as weaving center. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 81478 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestries: GCPA 0237555, 0241859-0241861, 0241864, 0241871, 0241873, 0243265-0243267
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