Cleopatra 1887

Alexandre Cabanel's "Cleopatra" (1887) is an oil painting portraying the famous Egyptian queen. The image depicts Cleopatra seated on a throne with her attendants and a pet feline, likely a cheetah. The grand architectural setting and the opulent decorations evoke the grandeur of Cleopatra's court. This classic portrayal of Cleopatra, a figure from antiquity, embodies a common artistic theme from the 19th century and uses the rich, detailed style typical of Academic art.