Udkast til Ester Balles gravmæle, med notater 1906

This is a preliminary sketch for a tombstone, created by Niels Larsen Stevns in 1906. The drawing shows a design for a tombstone for Ester Balles, featuring a cross and the inscription "hvile i fred" (rest in peace). The drawing is a valuable glimpse into Stevns' artistic process, as well as the design trends of early 20th-century Denmark. The sketch highlights the meticulous attention to detail and the interplay of text and form in the artist's work. It offers a compelling look at a significant chapter in Danish art history, focusing on the evolving relationship between art, religion and death.