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P.C. Skovgaard — Beech Forest in May (1857) | Danish Art Print Poster
P.C. Skovgaard — Beech Forest in May (1857) | Danish Art Print Poster
This P.C. Skovgaard Beech Forest in May poster brings Danish Golden Age landscape painting, spring light and Scandinavian nature into the home. Based on Bøgeskov i maj. Motiv fra Iselingen from 1857, this Danish art print shows a sunlit beech forest near Iselingen on Zealand, filled with soft green leaves, quiet paths and a calm Nordic atmosphere.
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This P.C. Skovgaard Beech Forest in May poster brings Danish Golden Age landscape painting, spring light and Scandinavian nature into the home. Based on Bøgeskov i maj. Motiv fra Iselingen from 1857, this Danish art print shows a sunlit beech forest near Iselingen on Zealand, filled with soft green leaves, quiet paths and a calm Nordic atmosphere.
It is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices and Scandinavian gallery walls where wall art should feel natural, bright and culturally rooted.
Quick Highlights
- Danish art print by P.C. Skovgaard
- Based on Bøgeskov i maj. Motiv fra Iselingen
- Original artwork dated 1857
- Motif from Iselingen, Zealand, Denmark
- Classic Danish Golden Age landscape with spring beech forest
- Original artwork in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
- Premium matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish
- Made when you order, close to the customer where possible
- Available in 5 sizes
About This P.C. Skovgaard Poster
P.C. Skovgaard’s Beech Forest in May is one of the great Danish forest motifs of the 19th century. SMK describes the painting as a section of Danish nature: a beech forest in fresh green spring colours, with monumental trees rising above the forest floor, grass and dandelions.
The painting is also more than a beautiful woodland scene. SMK Connect explains how the beech tree became connected with Danish national identity in the 19th century, and how Skovgaard’s forest can be seen as an ideal image of the Danish landscape.
As a Danish art print, this poster works beautifully because it combines nature, light and heritage. It feels calm and green, but it also carries the deeper story of Danish landscape painting and the way forests became part of Scandinavian cultural memory.
Cultural Source Note
SMK Connect describes the motif as “a beech forest in fresh green colours” and notes that the beech tree is celebrated as a national symbol in Denmark.
SMK Denmark
Why It Works in a Scandinavian Home
| Room | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Living room | Adds bright Danish nature and a calm green focal point |
| Bedroom | Creates a peaceful spring forest mood |
| Hallway | Gives the home a fresh Scandinavian first impression |
| Home office | Brings nature, depth and calm concentration |
| Reading corner | Pairs well with books, soft textiles and warm light |
| Gallery wall | Works well with Danish art prints, old maps and Nordic nature posters |
Size Guide
The product selector currently shows five sizes.
| Size in cm | Approx. size in inches | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16 in | Small walls, shelves and gallery walls |
| 40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20 in | Bedrooms, hallways and compact rooms |
| 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28 in | Living rooms, offices and balanced wall displays |
| 60 × 90 cm | 24 × 36 in | Larger rooms and statement wall spaces |
| 70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40 in | Spacious interiors and large Scandinavian gallery walls |
Product Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Museum-quality art print poster |
| Artwork | Bøgeskov i maj. Motiv fra Iselingen |
| English title | Beech Forest in May. Motif from Iselingen |
| Artist | P.C. Skovgaard |
| Full artist name | Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard |
| Country | Denmark |
| Year | 1857 |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Original size | 189.5 × 158.5 cm |
| Collection | Statens Museum for Kunst |
| Accession number | KMS4580 |
| Style | Danish Golden Age, landscape painting, national romantic nature art |
| Subject | Beech forest, spring leaves, Iselingen, Danish nature |
| Paper | Premium matte paper |
| Paper weight | 200 gsm / 80 lb |
| Finish | Smooth, non-reflective finish |
| Production | Made when you order, close to the customer where possible |
| Best for | Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, offices, reading corners and gallery walls |
What makes this P.C. Skovgaard Beech Forest poster Scandinavian?
This P.C. Skovgaard Beech Forest in May poster is Scandinavian because it is based on a Danish Golden Age landscape from 1857, showing a beech forest near Iselingen on Zealand. The artwork combines Danish nature, spring light, national romantic landscape painting and calm Nordic atmosphere, making it a meaningful Danish art print for Scandinavian homes.
Explore more Danish art prints in our Denmark collection, or pair this Skovgaard poster with Nordic Nature posters and Old Maps of Scandinavia for a calm gallery wall rooted in Nordic landscape and heritage.
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Skovgaard Museum — for broader context on the Skovgaard family and Danish landscape painting.
FAQ
What is this print?
This is a P.C. Skovgaard Beech Forest in May poster based on the Danish painting Bøgeskov i maj. Motiv fra Iselingenfrom 1857.
Who was P.C. Skovgaard?
P.C. Skovgaard, also known as Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard, was a Danish painter associated with Danish Golden Age landscape painting.
What does the artwork show?
The artwork shows a spring beech forest near Iselingen on Zealand, Denmark, with fresh green leaves, forest floor plants, a path and figures in the landscape.
Is this a Danish art print?
Yes. This is a Danish art print because it is based on a Danish Golden Age painting by P.C. Skovgaard and shows a Danish beech forest.
Why is the beech forest important in Danish art?
The beech forest became a strong symbol of Danish nature and national identity in the 19th century. Skovgaard’s painting turns a specific forest near Iselingen into an image of the Danish landscape more broadly.
What rooms does this poster suit?
It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices, reading corners and Scandinavian gallery walls.
What sizes are available?
Available sizes: 30×40 cm, 40×50 cm, 50×70 cm, 60×90 cm and 70×100 cm.
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