Dieulafoy Collection

Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916), c. 1890. Creator: Ostrorog (Walery), Stanislaw Julian Ignacy (1863-1929)
Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916), c. 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916), c. 1880. Creator: Delon, Eugene (1823-1894)
Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (1851-1916), c. 1880. Private Collection

Base of column in the great palace, Susa, after the fragments brought home by Dieulafoy, Height, cir 1 m 50 c
973601 Base of column in the great palace, Susa, after the fragments brought home by Dieulafoy, Height, cir 1 m 50 c, Louvre (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez

Paris, Les nouvelles salles du musee Dieulafoy au Louvre (engraving)
3623933 Paris, Les nouvelles salles du musee Dieulafoy au Louvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris)

Royal archers of Darius
LLM454860 Royal archers of Darius by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal archers of Darius. Enamelled bricks, obtained from the ruins of Susa by M Dieulafoy)

The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa (colour litho)
3099395 The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa)

Georges Dieulafoy, c1893. Artist: Count Stanislaw Walery
Georges Dieulafoy, c1893. Paul Georges Dieulafoy (1839-1911), French physician and surgeon. He is best known for his study of acute appendicitis and his description of Dieulafoys lesion

Palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon, Susa, Persia, 4th century BC (1891). Reconstruction by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy of the palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon

Bodyguard of Persian Kings, 6th-5th century BC. Frieze from the audience hall of the citadel of Darius I (548-486 BC) at Susa, excavated by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy in 1885

Jane Dieulafoy
JANE DIEULAFOY (Jeanne-Paule-Henriette- Rachelle, nee Magre) wife of French archeologist and engineer M A Dieulafoy, herself archeologist, writer Date: 1851 - 1916

DIEULAFOY, Jane (1851-1916). French archaeologist, explorer, novelist and journalist. She was the wife of Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy. Engraving

Reconstruction by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy of the palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon, Achaemenian king of Persia 404-359 BC, at Susa (Shush, Iran). Engraving 1891

The Immortals. Bodyguard of Persian Kings. Frieze from audience hall of citadel of Darius I (548-486 BC) at Susa. Excavated by Dieulafoy

Jane Dieulafoy (Card)
JEANNE-PAULE-HENRIETTE-RACHEL, nee Magre French archeologist and traveller, particularly associated with Morocco and Susa, in Persia

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"Exploring the Past: The Remarkable Legacy of Dieulafoy" Step into the captivating world of Dieulafoy, a name synonymous with archaeological brilliance. Jane Dieulafoy, an extraordinary French archaeologist, graces us with her timeless portrait captured in both 1880 and 1890. Her unwavering dedication to unraveling history's mysteries is evident in every line etched on her face. Dieulafoy's insatiable thirst for knowledge led her to Susa, where she discovered fragments that would forever change our understanding of ancient civilizations. The base of a column from the great palace stands tall at approximately 1 meter and 50 centimeters, now proudly displayed at Louvre thanks to Dieulafoy's efforts. Paris witnessed the grand unveiling of Les nouvelles salles du musée Dieulafoy au Louvre—an enchanting space dedicated to showcasing these invaluable artifacts. As we walk through its halls, we are transported back in time, immersed in the rich tapestry of Persian history. One cannot help but marvel at the exquisite enamelled tiles depicting the Royal Archers of Darius—a testament to their skill and artistry. These vibrant lithographs bring life to this ancient elite force and offer a glimpse into their awe-inspiring presence. Georges Dieulafoy himself becomes a subject worthy of admiration as he poses for Count Stanislaw Walery's lens in 1893. His connection to his family's archaeological legacy shines through his eyes—a torchbearer continuing their quest for knowledge. The Palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon rises majestically before us—a relic from Persia's glorious past dating back centuries before Christ. Its intricate architecture whispers tales long forgotten yet preserved by diligent explorers like Jane Dieulafoy. Amongst all these wonders lies another fascinating aspect—the bodyguards who protected Persian kings during the tumultuous era between the 6th and 5th centuries BC.