Udkast til Ester Balles gravmæle 1906

"Udkast til Ester Balles gravmæle" (Draft for Ester Balles' Grave Monument) is a pencil drawing on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dating back to 1906. The work is a preliminary sketch for a grave monument, featuring multiple design variations for the inscription and overall structure. The drawing is an example of Stevns' interest in architectural design and his practice of sketching out potential monument designs. It provides a glimpse into the artist's creative process and serves as a valuable document for understanding his artistic development. The work is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcasing the evolution of Danish funerary art in the early 20th century.