Nursery with a Boy in Fancy Dress 1782

"Nursery with a Boy in Fancy Dress" is an oil painting by Peter Cramer, a Danish artist, created in 1782. The small-scale painting (26 x 17.5 cm) depicts a young boy dressed in a lavish costume, striking a pose with a stick while standing in a nursery setting. The subject matter, a young boy playing in a nursery, is a recurring theme in the work of Peter Cramer. This intimate portrait showcases Cramer's skill in capturing childhood innocence and playfulness through subtle details. The painting, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Cramer's mastery of the genre painting tradition.