Painting

Painting, an 1886 painting by Peder Severin Krøyer, depicts a dimly lit interior scene of a chamber music performance. 



The painting shows a group of people, mostly men, gathered in a room with dark walls and furnishings. Candles and a chandelier provide the main light sources, casting warm glows and deep shadows. The central focus is on a small ensemble of string players, with a violinist prominently featured in the foreground. The musicians are surrounded by an audience of attentively listening individuals. The room's decor suggests a setting of some elegance and formality, possibly a private home or salon. The overall mood is intimate and somewhat somber, reflecting the quiet intensity of the musical performance. The painting's dimensions are 2.055 meters wide and 1.79 meters high. It is part of the collection of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.