Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Peter Copmann in our catalogue
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The most famous Peter Copmann painting is Portræt af en ung pige (1824); the original is in the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Out of the 1 works by Peter Copmann in our catalogue, these are the 1 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.
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 |
All dated Peter Copmann paintings on this page are from 1824, listed here by rank.
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Portræt af en ung pige (1824) ranks first.
Peter Copmann was 30: Portræt af en ung pige is dated 1824, and Peter Copmann was born in 1794.
1 works by Peter Copmann are in our catalogue.
Mainly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen). See the museum table above for the full list.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
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.
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:
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.
