Peter Cramer, 1726 – 1782

De 10 beroemdste schilderijen van Peter Cramer

Het schilderij dat Peter Cramer beroemd maakte is A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750); het hangt in het Nationaal Museum van Denemarken, Kopenhagen. A Man Smoking His Pipe (1761) en Drengene om vællingen (1761) volgen in de harten van verzamelaars en museumbezoekers. Van de 10 werken van Peter Cramer in onze catalogus zijn dit de 10 meest bewonderde, elk gepresenteerd met de datum, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.

Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in november 2026. Elk meesterwerk op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.

Portret van Peter Cramer
Peter Cramer · 1726 – 1782
Geboren · overleden
1726 – 1782, Copenhagen
Werken in onze catalogus
10
Meest bekend
A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750)
Meeste werken in
Statens Museum for Kunst

Peter Cramer: de tien meesterwerken

Waar u de schilderijen van Peter Cramer kunt bekijken

De 2 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Peter Cramer Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Statens Museum for Kunst, KopenhagenStatens Museum for Kunst Kopenhagen 8 A Man Smoking His Pipe, Drengene om vællingen, Slutningsscenen af Johannes Ewalds "Balders Død"
Nationaal Museum van Denemarken, KopenhagenNationaal Museum van Denemarken Kopenhagen 1 A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket.

Peter Cramer, decennium voor decennium: het iconische schilderij van elk tijdperk

  1. 1750s
  2. 1760s
  3. 1770s
  4. 1780s

Meesterwerken van Peter Cramer: vragen en antwoorden

Waar is Peter Cramer het meest bekend om?Toon het antwoord

A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750), Nationaal Museum van Denemarken, Kopenhagen. Daarna volgen A Man Smoking His Pipe (1761) en Drengene om vællingen (1761).

Hoe oud was Peter Cramer bij het schilderen van A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket.?Toon het antwoord

24 jaar oud: A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. dateert uit 1750 en Peter Cramer werd geboren in 1726.

Wat zijn de tien grootste schilderijen van Peter Cramer?Toon het antwoord

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 en Landscape With Skaters. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel werken heeft Peter Cramer geschilderd?Toon het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 10 werken van Peter Cramer, gedateerd van 1750 tot 1782.

In welke musea kan ik de meesterwerken van Peter Cramer bewonderen?Toon het antwoord

De meeste bevinden zich in Statens Museum for Kunst (Kopenhagen) en Nationaal Museum van Denemarken (Kopenhagen). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.

Wanneer schilderde Peter Cramer de meesterwerken?Toon het antwoord

In 1780s: 4 van de 10 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder En bondekone, som giver sin datter noget at spise.

Wat zijn de eerste en laatste beroemde schilderijen van Peter Cramer?Toon het antwoord

De oudste op deze pagina is A farmer from Valby heading for the Copenhagen market with hens in a basket. (1750), de nieuwste Interiør fra et barneværelse med en dreng i karnevalsdragt (1782).

Welke meesterwerken van Peter Cramer hangen in het Statens Museum for Kunst?Toon het antwoord

A Man Smoking His Pipe, Drengene om vællingen en Slutningsscenen af Johannes Ewalds "Balders Død" behoren tot de 8 werken op deze pagina die in het Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen worden bewaard.

Kan ik een reproductie van een meesterwerk van Peter Cramer bezitten?Toon het antwoord

Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting, via de eigen pagina van het schilderij.

Het leven van Peter Cramer

The Versatile Visionary of Copenhagen

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.

A Tapestry of Genres and Techniques

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.

Legacy and Historical Significance

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:

  • Theatrical Innovation: As a master of scene painting, he transformed the Danish stage into a window to other worlds, influencing the aesthetic of contemporary opera and drama.
  • Genre Painting: He was a pioneer in elevating the depiction of Danish peasantry, bringing a sense of realism and local pride to the canvas.
  • Academic Integration: Despite his self-taught origins, his eventual recognition by the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts solidified his place within the formal art history of Northern Europe.
  • Versatility of Medium: From delicate scientific illustrations to sweeping stage backdrops and intimate portraits, his range remains a subject of fascination for historians.

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.