Skitser af grib og heste. Løse rids 1900 - 1905

This is a page of sketches made by Niels Larsen Stevns, probably in the late 19th or early 20th century, with pencil on paper. It’s a glimpse into an artist’s process, a kind of visual thinking out loud. The page has these two vultures perched on branches, drawn with a darker, confident line, almost like they’re posing. Then, there are other lighter, fainter marks which are probably studies of horses, their forms more suggested than defined. It’s like Stevns was trying to catch a fleeting idea, the essence of a horse in motion. I like how the texture of the paper peeks through, giving everything a kind of raw, unfinished feel. That little brown spot adds a touch of randomness, a reminder that art isn’t always about perfection. It makes me think of other artists like Degas, who used drawing as a way to explore movement and form. It all makes you think about how art is a conversation, an ongoing exploration of ideas.