Triumphal entry of Alexander into Babylon and scene from the Battle with Porus. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1725-1775 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'8" x W 21'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères, received 4/15/1920; sold to J. N. [John North] Willys 7/21/1920 [SS 22447-a]. French & Co. purchased from Dalva Bros., received 12/27/1945; sold to American [?] Stratford Press 3/31/1947 [SS 77837]. Alexander triumphantly enters Babylon in chariot drawn by elephan

Triumphal entry of Alexander into Babylon and scene from the Battle with Porus. Le Brun, Charles (French, 1619-1690) (designed after) [painter] c. 1725-1775 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'8" x W 21'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Bacri frères, received 4/15/1920; sold to J. N. [John North] Willys 7/21/1920 [SS 22447-a]. French & Co. purchased from Dalva Bros., received 12/27/1945; sold to American [?] Stratford Press 3/31/1947 [SS 77837]. 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) & scene with Alexander mounted on horse, holding a standard & with his troops (R), from the Battle with Porus; porticos & classical buildings in background Borders missing. The far right of the panel shows part of the scene "Battle with Porus" of the same series. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 22447-a French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 77837 Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (with differences, right half): GCPA 0243276; compositionally similar tapestries (smaller composition): GCPA 0243268, 0243272-0243275, 0243277-0243278, 0243280, 0244461, 0241872, 0184392, 0237543, 0237557, 0244492 (composition reversed)

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