Artwork
Thomasine Ludvigne Vermehren, f. Grüner, kunstnerens hustru

Thomasine Ludvigne Vermehren, f. Grüner, kunstnerens hustru is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Frederik Vermehren. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Thomasine Ludvigne Vermehren, f.
About this work
Overview
Thomasine Ludvigne Vermehren, f. Grüner, kunstnerens hustru is a 1874 oil painting by Frederik Vermehren, a Danish artist known for his genre and portrait works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of the artist's wife, Thomasine Ludvigne Vermehren, depicted with dark hair and dressed in dark attire with a white collar, conveying a somber mood through its subdued color palette.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Vermehren's attention to detail, particularly in the subject's facial features, and is associated with the impressionist movement, although Vermehren's style is characterized by idealized representations of everyday life.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting its significance within Danish art history.
Context
Created during Denmark's Golden Age of Painting, the work is a product of a period marked by a flourishing of artistic talent, with Vermehren contributing through his portrayals of ordinary people and rural life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johan Frederik (Frits) Nikolai Vermehren, also known as Frederik Vermehren (12 May 1823 – 10 January 1910), a genre and portrait painter in the realist style.



















