Studier af råger eller ravne 1864 - 1941

Niels Larsen Stevns made these studies of rooks or ravens using graphite pencil on paper. The humble materials—paper and pencil—are essential to understanding the artist’s process. These sketches show a fleeting moment, capturing the essence of the birds’ forms through a web of delicate lines, with quick, repetitive strokes used to define the birds. The physical act of drawing, the pressure of the pencil on paper, becomes a record of the artist’s observation. The immediacy and directness inherent in the drawing process allow for the capture of the subject’s raw energy. The subtle variations in shading and the layering of lines create depth and volume. The unpretentious nature of the materials places emphasis on the artist’s skill. The drawings are intimate and immediate, offering a glimpse into the artist’s working method, where the boundaries between observation, material exploration, and artistic expression converge.