Udkast til "H.C. Andersen besøger Thorvaldsen i Rom med Medailleur Christensen" 1937 - 1938

This sketch, by Niels Larsen Stevns, gives us a peek into the artist’s creative process. It’s all graphite on paper, lines mapping out a space and figures. You can almost feel the artist thinking, as they work out this composition. The sketch has a raw, immediate quality. The lines are tentative, searching. See how the figures aren't fully formed, but gestured at with quick, light strokes? The rapid marks give us a sense of movement and energy. It's like catching a glimpse of an idea as it takes shape. This isn’t about perfect representation; it’s about exploring possibilities. The overlapping lines create a sense of depth and complexity. It’s not about clarity, but about layering and discovering. This way of working reminds me of artists like Guston, who embraced a kind of messy, improvisational approach. They show us that art isn't about having all the answers, but about the ongoing conversation of ideas.