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En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise, by Peter Cramer, unspecified, 1791

En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise

Peter Cramer

1791

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise is a 1791 unspecified by Peter Cramer, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Peter Cramer
When & what style?
1791
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a green dress and apron, sitting on a chair. She is holding a bowl and spoon, feeding a young girl standing next to her. The girl is wearing a blue headscarf and a red dress. The background is a dark room with a table and a broom. The woman's expression is calm, and the girl looks up at her with a gentle gaze. The scene is quiet and intimate, with a sense of warmth and care. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Cramer
Artist

Peter Cramer

Peter Cramer (24 August 1726 in Copenhagen – 17 July 1782 in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter who specialized in theatrical scenery, decorative work and portraiture.

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