Music in the Studio by Peder Severin Krøyer. A group of men in formal attire are gathered in a dimly lit interior, listening to musicians play string instruments by candlelight.

Music in the Studio

Peder Severin Krøyer

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful late 19th-century interior scene capturing the intimate, atmospheric mood of a private musical performance.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1886, Peder Severin Krøyer’s 'Music in the Studio' is a definitive example of late 19th-century European salon life. The work depicts a gathering in a studio illuminated by the warm, soft glow of candles and a central chandelier, highlighting the focused expressions of musicians and listeners alike. This atmospheric oil painting brings an air of scholarly refinement and old-world elegance to any space it inhabits.