Træstudie 1881

"Træstudie" (Tree Study) is a pencil sketch on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, created in 1881. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features a detailed study of a tree trunk, executed in delicate, yet precise lines. Stevns’s interest in capturing the natural world through his sketches exemplifies his artistic focus on realism and observation. This small-scale work showcases the artist's keen attention to detail and his ability to convey the texture and form of the subject matter.