Skitser af svaner m.m. 1881

This sketch by Niels Larsen Stevns, titled "Skitser af svaner m.m.", depicts a series of faint, barely-visible sketches of swans. Created in 1881, this piece demonstrates Stevns's interest in capturing the movement and form of nature through quick, preliminary drawings. The delicate lines and subtle shading suggest a study of the birds in their natural habitat, hinting at a larger, more elaborate work in progress. This sketchbook page, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the creative process of this Danish artist.