Skitser af aber og læsende halvfigur 1900 - 1905

"Skitser af aber og læsende halvfigur" is a sketch by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dating from 1900-1905. The graphite drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a series of quick studies on a single sheet. The dominant figure is a half-length portrait of a seated man reading, while other figures in the composition appear to be studies of monkeys or figures in motion. Stevns, known for his portraits and figure studies, likely created these sketches as a way to practice his drawing skills and explore various postures and forms.