Hr. Sørens død 1908 - 1912

"Hr. Sørens død" (Mr. Søren's Death) is a poignant oil painting by Danish artist Hans Smidth, depicting the final moments of a man's life in 1908. The somber composition shows a figure kneeling in prayer at the bedside of a dying man, while a woman sits in a chair, shrouded in grief. The painting is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and exemplifies Smidth's ability to capture the emotional weight of human experience. The dark, muted colors and the somber subject matter create a sense of intimacy and solemnity. The intimate scale of the painting, measuring 36 cm by 51.5 cm, adds to the feeling of closeness and quiet contemplation. This artwork offers a glimpse into the Danish art scene of the early 20th century and showcases Smidth's mastery of depicting raw human emotion.