Studie af amfora 1919

This graphite drawing of an amphora was made by Niels Larsen Stevns. You know, it’s just a humble sketch in a notebook, probably made in a museum. I can picture Stevns with his sketchbook, quickly trying to capture the essence of the amphora. There’s such a directness to the marks – they aren't labored over. I like the way he’s simplified the details, focusing on the overall shape and the figures painted on the vase. There's this energy in the lines, a real sense of touch. It's like he's not just seeing the object but feeling its form, its weight, its history. A drawing like this reminds us that artists are always looking, always learning from the past. And even a quick sketch can be so full of life, so full of seeing.