Children of King Edward by Józef Simmler. Two young boys in dark robes sit huddled together on a grand, ornate bed, reading a small illuminated book by candlelight in a dark room.

Children of King Edward

Józef Simmler

1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant historical scene of two young princes huddled together in a somber, candlelit bedchamber.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1847 by Józef Simmler, this work captures a moment of quiet melancholy depicting the young Princes in the Tower. The scene is rendered with masterful attention to texture—from the velvet robes to the carved woodwork of the bed—while the deep teal curtains and dramatic shadows create a somber, immersive atmosphere characteristic of 19th-century European historical painting.

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