Pictory December 14, 2004 Oil painting 1785: Death of Darius' Spouse French Painting Louvre Museum Artiste : Louis Jeane François Lagrénée (l'Aîné) Alexander the Great seen here paying his respects to the corps of Darius Codoman's wife. This painting is inspired from the series of the Triomphs of Alexander the Great by Le Brun. Painted in Rome it bares the footnote .LAGRENEE PINXIT ROMAE 1785. It was bought by King Louis XVI of France and was exposed in 1785 in Paris. Sent by Darius Kadivar Email interesting old photos of ordinary people, places, political leaders, activists... * * COMMENT For letters section   * FAQ * Advertising * Support iranian.com * Editorial policy * Write for Iranian.com * Reproduction

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