Frieren 1784

Erik Pauelsen’s "Frieren" (1784) depicts a couple seated at a table, the woman in a white dress and the man in a dark suit. The painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of 18th-century Danish portraiture, showcasing the artist's mastery of detail and subtle lighting. The intimate portrayal of a couple engaged in a private moment, likely a shared activity like reading or knitting, exemplifies the sentimental genre popular during this period.