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Peter Copmann: Catalogue of the 1 Most Famous Paintings
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Peter Copmann in our catalogue
Summary
Portræt af en ung pige (1824) is recorded as the most famous painting of Peter Copmann; it is held by the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Of the 1 works by Peter Copmann recorded in the catalogue, the 1 best known are listed below, each entry with its date, the holding museum and a note on the work.
1794 – 1850, Rudkøbing
Most works: Statens Museum For Kunst
Entries 1 to 10: the most famous Peter Copmann paintings
Peter Copmann: holding museums
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Peter Copmann | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 1 | Portræt af en ung pige |
Year index: the principal Peter Copmann paintings
Every dated Peter Copmann entry on this page bears the date 1824; the works are listed by rank.
Works per year
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Questions frequently consulted on Peter Copmann's paintings
What is the best-known work of Peter Copmann?Display the answer
Portræt af en ung pige (1824).
How old was Peter Copmann in the year of Portræt af en ung pige?Display the answer
30 years: Peter Copmann was born in 1794 and Portræt af en ung pige is dated 1824.
How many works by Peter Copmann does the catalogue record?Display the answer
The catalogue records 1 works by Peter Copmann.
Where are the principal works of Peter Copmann held?Display the answer
Principally in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
Biography of Peter Copmann
A Life in Portraiture and Landscape
Born in 1794, Peter Copmann lived through a period of significant artistic transition. His life, which concluded in 1850, was defined by a commitment to capturing the likeness of individuals and the quiet details of the natural world. Working primarily in Denmark, he developed a skill for both the delicate touch of pastel and the precise lines of lithography. His hands were as comfortable with the soft, powdery texture of a portrait as they were with the technical demands of printmaking.
His work often focused on the human face, seeking to find the character within a sitter's gaze. In his 1832 pastel portrait of the composer Friedrich Kuhlau, Copmann demonstrated his ability to interpret existing works, creating a new version of a portrait originally painted by Christian Horneman. This ability to translate one medium into another shows a deep understanding of light and form. He did not merely copy; he reinterpreted the essence of his subjects through his own lens.
Technique and Subject Matter
Copmann’s repertoire was diverse, spanning from the intimate scale of a portrait to the expansive views of a rural scene. He moved between different artistic subjects with ease, often finding beauty in the simplest elements of nature. His technical range allowed him to explore various ways of seeing the world:
- Portraiture: He captured the presence of notable figures, using pastel to achieve a softness that mimicked the skin and clothing of his subjects.
- Landscape and Nature: His studies of the outdoors brought the quietude of the countryside into the studio.
- Lithography: Through printmaking, he was able to share his visions of people and places with a wider audience.
In his lithograph of Johan Christian Ryge, there is a specific focus on the subject's unwavering gaze. This directness creates a sense of psychological depth, making the viewer feel the weight of the sitter's presence. It is a quiet, steady way of engaging with the world, avoiding the dramatic in favor of the sincere.