Udkast til "H.C. Andersen besøger Thorvaldsen i Rom med Medailleur Christensen" 1937 - 1938

"Udkast til "H.C. Andersen besøger Thorvaldsen i Rom med Medailleur Christensen"" is a preliminary sketch by Niels Larsen Stevns, dating back to 1937-1938. The drawing depicts a scene with figures, possibly referencing the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen's visit to the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen in Rome, along with the medalist Christensen. The loose and expressive lines, characteristic of Stevns' style, suggest a moment of inspiration and capture the energy of a quickly captured scene. The sketch is housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and provides insight into Stevns' creative process, showcasing his artistic approach to capturing a historical narrative.