This charming late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Axel Schovelin (1827-1893) depicts a picturesque view at the deer park in Copenhagen. Schovelin was an accomplished academy-trained painter predominantly known for landscapes.Illuminated by the ebullient rays of summer, the pleasing environs of Dyrehaven. Where deer skip through seemingly endless pastures and sun-tipped ponds shimmer in tranquil silver. Schovelin loved it here, returning time and time again, clutching pencils and sketchbooks.Dating to the 1600s, numerous creatives have been captivated by its scenic delights including the Golden Age painter, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, and writer, Hans Christian Andersen. It’s an important historic site with Bronze Age barrows and ancient rock carvings. Over on the right, you’ll notice one of the park’s iconic red entrance gates - there are 15 of these in total and they remain a distinctive feature.Born in Copenhagen, the son of a bookseller, Schovelin develo...