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A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket.
Håndmalet oliereproduktion fra $181 27 × 37 cm
Maleriet, der gjorde Peter Cramer berømt, er A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750); det hænger på National Museum i Copenhagen. A Man Smoking His Pipe (1761) og Drengene om vællingen (1761) følger efter i samlernes og museumsgæsternes hjerter. Af de 10 værker af Peter Cramer i vores katalog er disse 10 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Hvert mesterværk på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museumskvalitet eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
De 2 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Peter Cramer | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 8 | A Man Smoking His Pipe, Drengene om vællingen, Slutningsscenen af Johannes Ewalds "Balders Død" |
 National Museum |
Copenhagen | 1 | A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. |
A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750), National Museum, Copenhagen. Derefter følger A Man Smoking His Pipe (1761) og Drengene om vællingen (1761).
24 år gammel: A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. er fra 1750, og Peter Cramer blev født i 1726.
A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket., A Man Smoking His Pipe, Drengene om vællingen, Slutningsscenen af Johannes Ewalds "Balders Død", En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise, Interiør fra et barneværelse med en dreng i karnevalsdragt, A Peasant Giving his Son Something to Drink, A young girl in a kitchen., Landscape With Skaters og Landscape With Skaters. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.
Vores katalog indeholder 10 værker af Peter Cramer, dateret fra 1750 til 1782.
De fleste af dem findes i Statens Museum for Kunst (København) og National Museum (Copenhagen). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1780s: 4 af de 10 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise.
Det tidligste på denne side er A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750), det seneste Interiør fra et barneværelse med en dreng i karnevalsdragt (1782).
A Man Smoking His Pipe, Drengene om vællingen og Slutningsscenen af Johannes Ewalds "Balders Død" er blandt de 8 værker på denne side, som er i Statens Museum for Kunst, København's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
In the vibrant cultural landscape of eighteenth-century Denmark, few figures possessed the eclectic range and spirited creativity of Peter Cramer. Born in Copenhagen on August 24, 1726, Cramer emerged from humble beginnings as the son of a gardener, yet his artistic destiny would lead him far beyond the garden walls. A largely self-taught talent, he possessed an innate ability to capture the essence of his surroundings, whether through the grand scale of theatrical scenery or the intimate details of portraiture. His early forays into the world of fine art were marked by a remarkable precision; in the 1740s, he contributed delicate drawings to Frederic Louis Norden’s Voyage d'Egypte et de Nubie, work that showcased his burgeoning skill and earned him recognition from the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.
Cramer’s journey was one of both ambition and unexpected redirection. While he sought a prestigious travel scholarship from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts to transform himself into an accomplished history painter, the rigors of academic competition presented obstacles. Though he did not secure the gold medal required for his grand European travels in 1756, this setback birthed a prolific career in the realm of the performing arts. He found a natural home in the theater, where his talent for decorative work and large-scale set design flourished. Working alongside figures such as the composer Niels Krog Bredal, Cramer breathed life into the operatic stage, creating immersive environments that captivated the audiences of Copenhagen.
The true magic of Cramer’s oeuvre lies in its profound stylistic diversity. He was an artist who refused to be confined by a single medium or subject matter. While his professional stability was anchored in the ephemeral beauty of stage decorations, his private passions led him toward genre scenes that resonated with the soul of the Danish people. Drawing inspiration from the masters such as David Teniers and Adriaen Brouwer, Cramer captured the rustic charm of the peasantry with a sincerity that was both groundbreaking and deeply moving for his era. His work often mirrored the rhythms of everyday life, finding dignity in the simple existence of the common folk.
Beyond his structured compositions, there existed a playful, almost experimental side to his artistry. Legend tells of a painting of two fisherwomen executed entirely with his fingers—a testament to a man who viewed art not merely as a disciplined craft, but as an intimate, tactile expression of emotion. This whimsicality, paired with his technical proficiency in portraiture and decorative arts, allowed him to navigate the high society of the Academy and the gritty reality of folk life with equal grace. By the time he achieved full membership in the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he had established himself as a cornerstone of the Danish art scene.
Peter Cramer’s life, which came to an end in Copenhagen on July 17, 1782, serves as a bridge between the decorative traditions of the past and the burgeoning national identity of Denmark. His ability to blend the theatrical with the terrestrial helped shape the visual language of his nation. His contributions can be summarized through several key pillars of his career:
Today, the memory of Cramer persists through the works that continue to evoke the spirit of an era defined by transition. He remains a symbol of the artist as a multi-faceted creator—one who can find beauty in a finger-painted landscape just as easily as in the grand architecture of a theatrical masterpiece.