Charlottenlund Wood, North of Copenhagen

Frølich employs a restrained palette of cool greens and earth tones, punctuated by the warm brown of the deer’s coat. Delicate handling of light and shadow—chiaroscuro—creates depth, giving the trees a three‑dimensional presence. Fine brushwork renders fallen leaves and underbrush, while broader strokes suggest the atmospheric veil of the distant sky.

Completed in 1837, the painting reflects Frølich’s early interest in Danish landscapes. It entered the holdings of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s representation of 19th‑century Nordic scenery. The work’s provenance traces directly from the artist’s studio to the national collection, without recorded intermediate owners.