P. C. Skovgaard

P. C. Skovgaard (born April 4, 1817, in Ringsted, died April 13, 1875, in Copenhagen) was a Danish painter, known for specializing in landscape painting. He held Danish citizenship and studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

P. C. Skovgaard was the father of several notable children, including Suzette Holten, Joakim Skovgaard, and Niels Skovgaard. All three went on to have successful careers in the arts. Joakim was a painter, Niels became an artist and sculptor, and Suzette was an accomplished author.