Profile of a Woman Sitting at a Table - Samuel Edmund Oppenheim

A quietly cinematic statement piece for rooms that trade in mood and nuance. Oppenheim’s impressionistic portrait dissolves form into atmosphere: velvety umbers and creams drift together with the softest blush of crimson, capturing a single, poised figure in luminous half-light. Every confident brush-stroke feels like a whispered gesture, inviting contemplation rather than commanding attention.

Housed in an elegant gold-leaf frame with olive matting, this work slips seamlessly into layered, collected interiors—think richly textured living rooms, intimate reading nooks, or refined bedroom vignettes. Its muted palette flatters natural finishes, antique woods, and contemporary neutrals alike, adding depth without visual noise.

Designers will appreciate how the painting grounds a gallery wall or anchors a console tableau, imparting a sense of lived-in sophistication. Choose it where you want a hint of old-world romance, a touch of chiaroscuro, and the patina of memory lingering just beneath the surface.

Item Details

Samuel Edmund Oppenheim (1901-1992)
Untitled, late 20th century
Mixed media painting on canvas
Signed to verso

Dimensions

18.75" W x 15.75" H