Not Guilty by Abraham Solomon. A dramatic Victorian narrative scene depicting a man recently acquitted in a courtroom, surrounded by his joyful, relieved family.

Not Guilty

Abraham Solomon

1859 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant Victorian scene of relief and reunion as a family celebrates a legal victory.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1859 oil painting by Abraham Solomon captures the emotional peak of a Victorian legal drama. 'Not Guilty' portrays the heart-wrenching relief of a man reunited with his wife, mother, and children after being acquitted, while legal figures and a curious crowd observe from the periphery. The work is celebrated for its masterful handling of light, texture, and human expression characteristic of British genre painting.

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