Figure Studies
The Lion
Frans Verhas
An enchanting Victorian interior scene capturing a moment of playful family life amidst opulent decor.
Inconsolable
Frans Verhas
1878 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A tender Victorian scene of a young girl comforting a distressed toddler in a rich, textured interior.
$244
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1878 by Frans Verhas, this work is a masterpiece of Victorian genre painting. It captures a poignant domestic moment between two children, rendered with exceptional attention to material detail—the sheen of silk, the softness of a fur rug, and the heavy drape of velvet upholstery create an atmosphere of opulent comfort and intimacy.
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