"Hearing" 1741 - 1782

"Hearing", a small-scale painting by Danish artist Peter Cramer, portrays a figure wearing a fur cap and playing a flute. Created between 1741 and 1782, this artwork is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The painting demonstrates Cramer's skill in capturing the details of the figure's clothing and the instrument, and it is a fine example of 18th-century Danish portraiture. The small size of the painting, only 6 cm high and 5.3 cm wide, suggests that it was likely a private commission or a study for a larger work. This intimate scene offers a glimpse into the life of a common man in 18th-century Denmark, highlighting the importance of music and sound in everyday life.