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Octave Tassaert Collection

Octave Tassaert was a talented French painter known for his emotionally charged portraits and genre scenes

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert

Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert
Destitute Dead Mother holding her sleeping Child in Winter, c. 1850

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: The closed door, 1855. Creator: Octave Tassaert

The closed door, 1855. Creator: Octave Tassaert
The closed door, 1855

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Heaven and Hell, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)

Heaven and Hell, c. 1850. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)
Heaven and Hell, c. 1850. This painting focuses upon the struggle between good and evil for the soul of a young woman. Looking out at the viewer, she is shown in the upper center of the composition

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)

The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)
The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1854-1858. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)

Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1854-1858. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)
Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1854-1858

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Nymphe et Faune, 1800s. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)

Nymphe et Faune, 1800s. Creator: Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874)
Nymphe et Faune, 1800s

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: The Poverty-Stricken Family, or The Suicide, 1849, (1897)

The Poverty-Stricken Family, or The Suicide, 1849, (1897). An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st January 1897

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Studio Interior, 1845. Artist: Octave Tassaert

Studio Interior, 1845. Artist: Octave Tassaert
Studio Interior, 1845. From the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Nymphe et Faune 1800s Octave Tassaert French

Nymphe et Faune 1800s Octave Tassaert French
Nymphe et Faune, 1800s. Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874). Red chalk heightened with white chalk on off-white wove paper, pasted down.; sheet: 33.8 x 25.1 cm (13 5/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Portrait Young Woman 1854-1858 Octave Tassaert

Portrait Young Woman 1854-1858 Octave Tassaert
Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1854-1858. Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874). Black chalk with touches of colored chalk; sheet: 39.5 x 29.8 cm (15 9/16 x 11 3/4 in.)

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Bourgeoiss Kitchen 1854 Octave Tassaert French

Bourgeoiss Kitchen 1854 Octave Tassaert French
The Bourgeois Kitchen, 1854. Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874). Oil on fabric; unframed: 46.3 x 38.1 cm (18 1/4 x 15 in.)

Background imageOctave Tassaert Collection: Heaven Hell 1850 Octave Tassaert French 1800-1874

Heaven Hell 1850 Octave Tassaert French 1800-1874
Heaven and Hell, c. 1850. Octave Tassaert (French, 1800-1874). Oil on fabric; framed: 121 x 90.5 x 6.5 cm (47 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 2 9/16 in.); unframed: 100 x 69.5 cm (39 3/8 x 27 3/8 in.)


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Octave Tassaert was a talented French painter known for his emotionally charged portraits and genre scenes. Born in 1800, Tassaert's work often depicted the struggles of everyday life, particularly focusing on poverty and social injustice. His use of light and shadow created a sense of drama and depth in his paintings, drawing viewers into the emotional world he portrayed. Tassaert's career was marked by both critical acclaim and personal tragedy. Despite receiving recognition for his work at prestigious exhibitions, he struggled with mental health issues throughout his life. This inner turmoil is reflected in the intensity of emotion captured in many of his paintings. One of Tassaert's most famous works is "The Prodigal Son," which depicts a young man returning home after squandering his inheritance. The painting conveys a powerful sense of regret and redemption, showcasing Tassaert's ability to evoke complex emotions through art. Although Octave Tassaert faced challenges during his lifetime, his legacy lives on through the timeless beauty and emotional resonance of his paintings. His unique style continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike, reminding us of the power of art to capture the human experience in all its complexity.