Frederikke Raffenberg og Marstrand spiller firhændigt 1804 - 1880

Constantin Hansen's "Frederikke Raffenberg og Marstrand spiller firhændigt" (1804-1880) is a delicate pencil sketch depicting a couple playing piano together. The sketch is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcasing the artist's mastery of capturing intimate moments through subtle lines and shading. The composition highlights the intimacy of the scene, with the figures subtly rendered against a muted background. The drawing provides a glimpse into the artist's early works and his preference for depicting everyday life, a recurring theme in his later, more prominent paintings.