You destroyed a family

“You Destroyed a Family” – Original Charcoal Portrait

This evocative portrait is born from deep, personal anguish—an unfiltered expression of loss and betrayal. The artist’s journey with pain began at just 14, when a once-whole family was torn apart. A father vanished, leaving behind not just an emotional void but an insurmountable burden of debts and uncertainty. Years have passed, yet the echoes of abandonment remain.

Rendered in raw, expressive strokes of charcoal, the subject’s distant gaze speaks of unspoken sorrow, the weight of shattered expectations, and the longing for something every child deserves—a united family. The delicate interplay of shadow and light captures both vulnerability and quiet strength, making this piece a striking testament to resilience in the face of heartbreak.

A statement piece for collectors who appreciate art that tells a story—one that lingers long after the first glance.

The work allows the observer to interpret what he sees.

•Technical Data

•Dimensions: A2 - 42.0 x 59.4 cm - 16.5 x 23.4 inch

•White sheet 220g/m2

•Materials used: black panpastel, black charcoals and sennelier soft colored pastels

•Original Drawing signed by Artist Davide Caso (Emotional Madness)

•Each portrait is lightly fixed to preserve the life of the charcoal—alive, delicate, and raw. Touch it, and it may leave a trace on your fingers, a silent bond between you and the artwork.

•Packaged flat between two cardboard sheets

•Includes a signed certificate of authenticity 

•The package arrives from Italy so shipping may take at least 2 weeks