Studie af soldat liggende med ansigtet mod jorden 1923 - 1924

"Studie af soldat liggende med ansigtet mod jorden" (Study of a soldier lying face down) is a pencil drawing on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns. The artwork, created between 1923 and 1924, depicts two sketches of a soldier lying prone. The simplicity of the lines and the focus on the human form are characteristic of Stevns' style, known for its realism and sensitivity to detail. The artwork's subject matter, a soldier in repose, suggests a poignant reflection on war and its human toll, a recurring theme in Stevns' oeuvre. Currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, the drawing measures 360 mm in height and 260 mm in width, showcasing the artist's masterful command of the medium.