Sodermark Collection

Portrait of Charles XIV John (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1831. Creator: Sodermark
Portrait of Charles XIV John (1763-1844), King of Sweden, 1831. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Portrait of the poet Karl August Nicander (1799-1839), 1827. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Johan Sodermark Christoffer Eichhorn Kristoffer Eichhorn
Johan Per (Per) Sodermark, Christoffer Eichhorn, Kristoffer Eichhorn, 1837-1889, painting, 1889, Oil, Height, 70 cm (27.5 inches), Width, 57 cm (22.4 inches)

Stendhal, French writer, early 19th century. Artist: Sodermark
Stendhal, French writer, early 19th century. Portrait of Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle, 1783-1842), author of Le rouge et le noir, (The Red and the Black)

Bremer (Sodermark)
FREDRIKA BREMER Swedish writer Date: 1801 - 1865

BARON JONS JAKOB BERZELIUS (1779-1848). Swedish chemist. Lithograph, 19th century, after a painting, 1843, by Olof Johan Sodermark

STENDHAL (1783-1842). Marie Henri Beyle, known as Stendhal. French novelist. Oil on canvas, 1840, by Johan Olaf Sodermark

SODERMARK, Johan Olaf (1790-1848). Marie-Henri Beyle, named Stendhal. 1840. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

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"Sodermark: Capturing the Essence of Greatness in Portraits" Step into the world of Johan Olaf Sodermark, a talented artist who immortalized some of history's most influential figures through his captivating portraits. From kings to poets, writers to chemists, Sodermark's brushstrokes brought their personalities to life on canvas. In 1831, Sodermark beautifully depicted Charles XIV John, the King of Sweden. The portrait exudes regality and power as it captures the essence of this revered monarch. With meticulous attention to detail, Sodermark showcases every line and wrinkle that tells a story of wisdom and experience. Another masterpiece by Sodermark is his portrayal of Karl August Nicander, a renowned poet. Painted in 1827, this portrait reveals not only Nicander's physical features but also hints at his creative soul. Through subtle strokes and thoughtful composition, Sodermark manages to convey the poet's introspective nature, not limited by borders or language barriers; he even ventured into capturing foreign luminaries like Stendhal - an early 19th-century French writer. This particular artwork demonstrates both Sodermark's versatility as an artist and his ability to capture the essence of individuals from different cultures with equal finesse. Bremer (Södermärk), another subject portrayed by our talented artist remains somewhat mysterious; however, we can imagine that she must have possessed remarkable qualities for her image to be captured so skillfully by Södermärk’s hand. One cannot overlook Baron Jons Jakob Berzelius when discussing notable figures immortalized by Johan Olaf Södermärk’s artistry. Whether through lithographs or steel engravings created in English or Swedish contexts respectively – each piece reflects Berzelius' brilliance as a Swedish chemist who revolutionized scientific understanding during the 19th century.