Søje fra S. Bernadino, Bologna by Niels Larsen Stevns

Søje fra S. Bernadino, Bologna 1896

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

sketch book

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This pencil drawing by Niels Larsen Stevns, titled "Søje fra S. Bernadino, Bologna," is a study of architectural details from the Basilica di San Petronio in Bologna, Italy. Created in 1896, the work showcases Stevns's interest in capturing the intricacies of classical architecture through simple yet expressive lines. The sketch, part of a sketchbook, serves as a reminder of the artist's travels and his keen observation of the built environment, capturing the beauty of the basilica's columns in a minimalistic yet insightful way.