Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene With Woman Knitting

Sophus Vermehren, Interior Scene With Woman KnittingA charming late 19th century interior scene depicting a woman knitting in a kitchen by Danish artist, Sophus Vermehren (1866 1950). Theres a rustic quality to this kitchen, which is emphasised further by the unusual composition and the artists deliberately uneven lines. Note the large stove, which juts into view and the crockery on the back shelf left without organisation. Vermehren was taught by his father, Frederick, who often painted interior

This may be Simon of Cyrene who was recruited from the crowd

If you recognise the face

Frame with some general age-related wear

This accomplished pair of Georgian engravings depict two scenes from Shakespeare

remained steadfast to their father’s ideals

A charming late-19th-century portrait of a saint looking to the heavens and holding white flowers

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as other paintings by him are hard to find

Overall very good

Artist’s Auction Highlight (for etchings

his heavy moustache drooping under a prominent Roman nose

Edvard Lehmann (1815-1892)