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. The painting is in the Musée des Augustins, in Toulouse.
Composition This large oil on canvas painting has a complex and academic nature to it. It is painted in a classical style depicting Cleopatra's death. Two women are shown in the scene with Cleopatra.
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