The Deserter's Home by Richard Redgrave. A tense interior scene showing a family reacting with alarm to the arrival of a soldier at their door.

The Deserter's Home

Richard Redgrave

1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A compelling Victorian narrative painting capturing a moment of domestic crisis.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1847 by Richard Redgrave, this evocative work explores themes of duty and family in Victorian England. The scene depicts a household in turmoil as a soldier appears in the doorway, highlighting the dramatic tension and social realism characteristic of Redgrave's celebrated genre paintings.

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