Le Suicide

"Le Suicide," a poignant 19th century European School oil on panel, presents a deeply emotive interior scene. The artwork is a profound depiction of despair, capturing the aftermath of an artist's suicide with a stark realism that conveys the gravity of the subject matter. The artist's mastery is evident in the rendering of the sombre mood and the meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the lifeless form of the artist and the tragic stillness of the surrounding space. A pistol lies ominously on the floor, accentuating the finality of the act. This work is encased in a classic frame, complete with a plaque, which further emphasizes the historical context and seriousness of the piece

Details

  • Artist / MakerUnknown Artist
  • AttributionSchool of
  • Original / ReproductionOriginal
  • Century19th Century
  • Artwork Date1800-1900
  • Style / MovementVictorian ​/​ Academic
  • ConditionExcellent
  • FramingFramed
  • SizeSmall up to 40 cm
  • Height (cm)38
  • Width (cm)30

Medium / Material

  • Oil

Subject / Theme

  • Death, Gothic & Macabre

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£2,900.00