Triumphal entry into Babylon. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'8" x W 13'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Rosenbaum, 9/30/1927; returned 12/18/1928. Alexander triumphantly enters Babylon in chariot drawn by elephant; Alexander points down towards man on horse, Governor of Babylon, who directs 2 men carrying large vase; large statue of Queen Semiramis (L); portico & classical buildings in background (BRD) picture-frame border with styli
Triumphal entry into Babylon. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'8" x W 13'11" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. received from Rosenbaum, 9/30/1927; returned 12/18/1928. Alexander triumphantly enters Babylon in chariot drawn by elephant; Alexander points down towards man on horse, Governor of Babylon, who directs 2 men carrying large vase; large statue of Queen Semiramis (L); portico & classical buildings in background (BRD) picture-frame border with stylized scallop motifs centered with acanthus leaves & superimposed on trellis ground with flower heads French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 15336 Saunier, Lisses et délices (1996), 224 Chevalier, Aubusson (1988), 71 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0243265, 0243274; compositionally similar tapestries (with differences): GCPA 0243268, 0243272-0243273, 0243275, 0243277-0243278, 0243280, 0244461, 0241872, 0184392, 0237543, 0237557, 0244492 (composition reversed), "L'Entrée d'Alexandre dans Babylone" Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire (Saunier, p. 224), "Le Triomphe d'Alexandre" Maison de retraite, Aubusson (Chevalier, p. 71); compositionally similar tapestries (larger composition): GCPA 0243271, 0243276
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