Woodscape near Hellebæk 1833 - 1834

"Woodscape near Hellebæk" (1833-1834), by Danish artist Adolf Carl (1814-1845), depicts a serene woodland scene with a calm lake, a small building nestled amongst the trees, and three figures standing on the edge of the water. The painting's soft palette and detailed brushwork capture the beauty of nature in a romantic light, a characteristic of Carl's oeuvre. This work, now held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Carl's focus on landscape painting, which played a significant role in the development of Danish art during the 19th century.