Abraham Solomon Collection

Not Guilty, 1859. Creator: Abraham Solomon
Not Guilty, 1859. A young man is reunited with his relieved family outside the courtroom after being acquitted

Waiting for the Verdict, 1859. Creator: Abraham Solomon
Waiting for the Verdict, 1859. A distraught family waits outside a courtroom for the verdict to exonerate their loved one

"The Bride" - painted by A. Solomon - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting, ...designed for the ladies, and is called "The Bride", one of Mr

Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Too Truthful - painted by A. Solomon, 1850

Doubtful Fortune - We Knnow We re Cheated, Yet Would Fain Believe, (oil on panel)
659771 Doubtful Fortune - We Knnow We re Cheated, Yet Would Fain Believe, (oil on panel) by Solomon

Portrait of Mrs. J. Hardcastle, nee Anne Capper (1817-1882), 1846 (oil on canvas)
828470 Portrait of Mrs. J. Hardcastle, nee Anne Capper (1817-1882), 1846 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62); 45.7x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs. J)

The Fox and the Grapes, 1858 (oil on canvas)
658744 The Fox and the Grapes, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62); 61x76.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Abraham Solomon (1824-1862). Oil on canvas

First Class-The Meeting. "And at first meeting loved. ", 1855
First Class-The Meeting. " And at first meeting loved.", 1855

Second Class-The Parting. "Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor. ", 1855
Second Class-The Parting. " Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor." ; Third Class - The Parting, 1855

Conversation Piece, 1845-1850. Creator: Abraham Solomon
Conversation Piece, 1845-1850. Subjects are dressed in 18th century costume

Scandal, from "Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. February 15, 1851
Scandal, from " Illustrated London News", February 15, 1851. [Exhibition of the British Institution]

The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). Artist: Abraham Solomon
The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857

The Bride, 1856. Artist: Abraham Solomon
The Bride, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (10 May 1856)

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Abraham Solomon, a British artist born in 1824, was known for his captivating and thought-provoking paintings. One of his notable works is "Doubtful Fortune - We Know We're Cheated, Yet Would Fain Believe, " an oil on panel masterpiece that explores the complexities of human nature and our tendency to cling onto hope even when faced with deceit. In another striking piece titled "Portrait of Mrs. J. Hardcastle, nee Anne Capper, " painted in 1846 on canvas, Solomon captures the essence and beauty of a woman named Anne Capper. The painting showcases his exceptional talent in capturing the intricacies of facial expressions and emotions. Solomon's artistic prowess shines through in "The Fox and the Grapes, " created in 1858 using oil on canvas. This artwork depicts a fox reaching for unreachable grapes, symbolizing our desire for things beyond our reach or unattainable ambitions. "The Meeting" and "The Parting" are two emotional paintings from Solomon's collection titled "First Class" and "Second Class. " These artworks portray love at first sight as well as heart-wrenching farewells, evoking feelings of joy and sorrow simultaneously. Solomon's versatility extends beyond traditional paintings; he also dabbled in other mediums like printmaking. His work titled "Conversation Piece, " created between 1845-1850, showcases his ability to capture intimate moments within a group setting. One controversial piece by Solomon is called "Scandal. " Published in the Illustrated London News on February 15th, 1851, this engraving highlights societal gossip and its destructive consequences on individuals' lives. In addition to these remarkable pieces, Abraham Solomon explored historical events such as "The Flight from Lucknow" (1858) depicting scenes from the Indian Rebellion against British rule during c1920s.