Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene with Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting

1920 - 1940

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A sensitive depiction of two women talking within a country house interior. This poignant little scene captures the imagination and it’s been superbly rendered by artist, Sophus Vermehren (1866-1950). The gentle nature of this piece reminds us of the close connection within families.

Sophus Vermehren (1866-1950) was born into a creative family and destined to become an artist. His father, Frederik (1823-1910) was an accomplished painter - well admired for his idealised rural scenes. As a child, Sophus was taught to draw by his father which surely provided the catalyst for his training at the Academy of Fine Arts.

Throughout his career, Sophus continued to work in a style akin to his father’s teaching. Many of his paintings depict humble interiors and families that live off the land. However, in contrast to his father, Sophus also chose to paint bourgeois families within opulent settings. Perhaps by doing so, this provided access to wealthy patrons and better commissions.

The painting is signed in the lower right and held within a period gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board

Overall size: 24” x 18½” / 61cm x 47cm

Year of creation: c. 1930

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Overall very presentable. Frame with some light age-related wear.

Artist’s Auction Highlight: Artist’s Auction Highlight: £16,532 achieved for ‘The antique collection at the National Gallery of Denmark’ at an auction in 2019 in Denmark.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA853749

Description

A sensitive depiction of two women talking within a country house interior.

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This poignant little scene captures the imagination and it’s been superbly rendered by artist, Sophus Vermehren (1866-1950).

Brave Fine Art

The gentle nature of this piece reminds us of the close connection within families.

fig 1. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene With Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting — fig 1. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene with Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting

Sophus Vermehren (1866-1950) was born into a creative family and destined to become an artist. His father, Frederik (1823-1910) was an accomplished painter - well admired for his idealised rural scenes. As a child, Sophus was taught to draw by his father which surely provided the catalyst for his training at the Academy of Fine Arts.

fig 2. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene With Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting — fig 2. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene with Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting

Throughout his career, Sophus continued to work in a style akin to his father’s teaching. Many of his paintings depict humble interiors and families that live off the land. However, in contrast to his father, Sophus also chose to paint bourgeois families within opulent settings. Perhaps by doing so, this provided access to wealthy patrons and better commissions.

fig 3. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene With Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting — fig 3. Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene with Two Women - Vintage Oil Painting

The painting is signed in the lower right and held within a period gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board

Overall size: 24” x 18½” / 61cm x 47cm

Year of creation: c. 1930

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Overall very presentable. Frame with some light age-related wear.

Artist’s Auction Highlight: Artist’s Auction Highlight: £16,532 achieved for ‘The antique collection at the National Gallery of Denmark’ at an auction in 2019 in Denmark.