Who painted Bimse ved klaveret?

Bimse ved klaveret was painted by Peter Hansen in 1902.

Where can I see Bimse ved klaveret?

Bimse ved klaveret is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Bimse ved klaveret?

Bimse ved klaveret is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Bimse ved klaveret

Peter Hansen , 1902

Bimse ved klaveret is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Peter Hansen. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Peter Hansen’s 1902 oil work, titled Bimse ved klaveret, is part of the collection at Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The canvas presents a quiet interior scene centered on a young girl at a piano, rendered with a restrained palette and careful handling of light.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a blonde‑haired girl in a dark dress with a white collar, seated before a dark‑wood piano. She holds a sheet of paper, presumably music, and gazes at the instrument’s keys, suggesting a moment of concentration or practice within a private domestic setting.

Technique & Style

Hansen employs chiaroscuro to model the figures and furnishings, allowing the contrast between the illuminated foreground and the softly lit wall to create depth. The subtle gradations of tone give the scene a three‑dimensional quality while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in the early twentieth century, the painting entered the national collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s interest in documenting Danish genre painting of the period.