Figure Studies
Unhappy Family
Octave Tassaert
A dramatic 19th-century scene capturing a moment of profound emotional intimacy and hardship under a single beam of light.
The Jews in the Middle Ages
Karel Ooms
1890 · Oil Paint, Panel
A poignant 19th-century historical scene capturing a moment of intense drama and familial protection.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
4 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1890 by Karel Ooms, this dramatic work depicts a Jewish family in the Middle Ages, utilizing rich textures and chiaroscuro lighting to convey vulnerability and resilience. The deep emerald and crimson tones, combined with the masterful rendering of fabrics and expressive faces, create a powerful, atmospheric presence suitable for a sophisticated gallery wall or study.
More like this
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Motherhood
Stanisław Wyspiański
A tender and intimate Art Nouveau depiction of motherhood rendered in vibrant, masterful pastels.
