Artwork
Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen
Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen is an unspecified painting by Lorenz Frølich. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil forest clearing near Charlottenlund Palace north of Copenhagen, centered on a naturalistic artificial pond that reflects the surrounding trees. A deer is positioned at the water's edge, while dense woodland surrounds the scene, creating a harmonious composition that emphasizes the quiet beauty of the Danish landscape. This subject reflects 19th-century Romantic interest in untouched nature and serves as a precise record of a specific parkland transformation undertaken by the royal court.
Technique & Style
The composition balances detailed foreground elements, such as individual leaves and tree bark, with softer, more diffuse background passages, creating depth.
Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen is an oil painting on canvas measuring 270 by 295 centimeters, executed by Lorenz Frølich in 1837. The work depicts a forested landscape with an artificial pond and deer, rendered in a naturalistic yet atmospheric style characteristic of early 19th-century Danish Romanticism.
Frølich’s handling is precise yet fluid, with careful attention to light and foliage texture. The composition balances detailed foreground elements, such as individual leaves and tree bark, with softer, more diffuse background passages, creating depth. The palette relies on earthy greens, browns, and muted blues, evoking the quiet, pastoral mood of the scene.
No significant condition issues are documented in the sources, suggesting the painting remains in stable preservation at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
History & Provenance
Lorenz Frølich created the painting Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen in 1837. The work is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. While the specific commission details are not recorded in the available sources, the piece depicts a forest scene featuring deer and an artificial pond located north of Copenhagen. The painting measures 270 cm in height and 295 cm in width.
Overview
Lorenz Frølich’s 1837 oil painting titled Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen portrays a quiet woodland scene near the Danish capital. The composition centers on a tranquil pond bordered by dense trees, with a lone deer grazing at the water’s edge. The work is part of the collection of Denmark’s National Gallery of Art, Statens Museum for Kunst.
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