I know, an overly grandiose title for a picture that I could Not get to work. Still, the empty room (which won’t stay empty, but that is what it is) does put me in mind of Wyeth’s work.
Contemplations on a Chambered Nautilus Tuesday, Aug 13 2013
Esperanza and Modern Photos historic houses, photography 10:28
Acair Fearann 
or is it Wind from the Sea you were thinking of — that’s always been one of my favourite Wyeths, if not my favourite.
I’m thinking that it is more an amalgamation of all of the above! In the same sense that Green Room gives the same impression.
Well seen!
The challenge you were facing is that the human eye can process a dynamic range ~ 2^8 greater than your camera can.
If you see the light doing this again, try grabbing a tripod and taking a few exposures that bracket the “correct” exposure. Then I could show you how to put them together in photoshop.