Figurstudier, græssende ko 1885

"Figurstudier, græssende ko" (Figure Studies, Grazing Cow) is a pencil sketch on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dated 1885. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the artist's quick observation of figures and a grazing cow in a loose and gestural style. The sketch's simplicity and immediacy reveal the artist's focus on capturing the essence of his subjects rather than detailed representation. Stevns was a prolific artist who created numerous sketches and studies throughout his career, offering insights into his creative process and artistic vision.