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The Death of Cleopatra (Jean-André Rixens)

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The Death of Cleopatra
ArtistJean-André Rixens
Year1874
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions199 cm × 290 cm (78.5 in × 114 in)
LocationMusée des Augustins, Toulouse

The Death of Cleopatra is a painting by the French artist Jean-André Rixens. The painting debuted in the 1874 salon and was most likely was purchased then as well.[1] The painting is in the Musée des Augustins, in Toulouse.

Composition

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This large oil on canvas painting[2] has a complex and academic nature to it. It is painted in a classical style depicting Cleopatra's death. [3] Two women are shown in the scene with Cleopatra.

References

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  1. ^ "La Mort de Cléopâtre - tableau". www.augustins.org. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  2. ^ "The Death of Cleopatra by Jean Andre Rixens". Art Renewal Center.
  3. ^ "The Death of Cleopatra: Jean-André Rixens". arthistory.co. January 10, 2020.