The Family by Charles Webster Hawthorne. A poignant group portrait featuring a man, a woman in red, and a young boy standing centrally against a dark background.

The Family

Charles Webster Hawthorne

1911 · Oil Paint, Panel

A soul-stirring family portrait rendered with luminous light and deep, atmospheric shadows.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted by American artist Charles Webster Hawthorne around 1911, this evocative oil on panel depicts a family with a profound sense of stillness and dignity. The masterful use of chiaroscuro highlights the faces of the man, woman, and child against a dark, moody background, capturing a timeless moment of domestic connection and quiet strength.

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