Axel Schovelin (Attributed), Skovsø Nature Park

Axel Schovelin (Attributed), Skovsø Nature ParkThis charming mid 19th century landscape painting attributed to Danish artist Axel Schovelin (1827 1893) depicts the Skovs Nature Park in Slagelse, Denmark. As we look across a tranquil lake towards a manor house, the gentle reflections of trees shimmer with abundant light. While in the foreground, our vantage point is tucked away under branches. A relaxing spot for the artist to enjoy his work. Learn more about Axel Schovelin in our directory.

Note also the light

Historic professional repairs

and finally at a mansion in Germany

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within a gilded frame that’s probably its original

The records are in the form of diaries

The top corners display the words FIOR and FVORA (or FUORA)

Petersen is known predominantly for his portraits and coastal scenes

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 22” x 19” / 56cm x 49cmYear of creation: 1900Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very good

Fielding probably sketched this view while enjoying the surroundings

his experience of working in three dimensions as a sculptor helped him to capture light with a high degree of understanding

It was home to a “meeting of Welshmen'' in 1881 and was dissolved in 1882

he enrolled at the Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen