Sophus Vermehren, Interior With Elderly Man Sleeping

Sophus Vermehren, Interior With Elderly Man SleepingThis fine mid 20th century oil painting by Danish artist Sophus Vermehren (1866 1950) depicts an elderly man sleeping in an armchair while a woman comforts him. Its possibly a self portrait. Sophus Vermehren was an award winning academy trained painter predominantly known for genre scenes and interiors. He often selected narratives which emphasised the bonds within families and the love for ones children. His father was the eminent Golden Age painter,

Many of his paintings depict humble interiors and families that live off the land

This particular work is similar to those by British artist George Smith of Chichester (1713/14-1776)

000 vessels during his lifetime

Monogrammed in the lower left and framed

He trained formally at the Danish Academy but pursued the looser style of impressionism shortly after leaving

It’s intelligently rendered and keeps our eyes entertained as we navigate the canvas

Medium: Pastel on paperOverall size: 18” x 21” / 46cm x 53cmYear of creation: 1856Condition: Slight creasing and a minor tear on the right

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 28½” x 25” / 73cm x 63cmYear of creation: c

And the Lily held by Gabriel to represent the Virgin’s purity

they went in search of classical ideals

five of whom were boys

opted for nature rather than the grandiosity of other endeavours - presumably compelled by a love for the natural world