Christian David Gebauer

[2] After he displayed some talent for drawing, it was decided that he should enroll at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied with C.A.

He exhibited his student works, a mix of ink drawings and oils, and captured the attention of Nicolai Abildgaard.

During 1807, the beginning of the Gunboat War aroused his interest in battle painting, so he applied for Royal travel benefits, which were eventually granted.

He lived there for many years and painted at several Royal properties throughout Denmark, creating architectural works (such as overdoors) in addition to his oils.

[further explanation needed] He then relocated to Aarhus, where he lived with a surviving daughter and her husband, and opened a drawing school.