Skitser af figurer i bevægelse og figurgrupper 1864 - 1941

This drawing, made by Niels Larsen Stevns, explores figures in motion using graphite on paper. The lightness of the graphite allows for quick, almost ephemeral marks, capturing fleeting gestures and poses. The choice of material is crucial here; graphite, easily erasable, suggests a process of trial and error, of capturing movement as it unfolds rather than freezing it in a static form. The texture of the paper, though subtle, also plays a role, offering a slight resistance to the graphite, influencing the quality of the lines. You can see a multitude of figures that almost give the impression of sequential movement, like that of early motion picture experiments. It reflects a focus on process and experimentation over the final, polished product. By valuing these 'working drawings' as artworks in their own right, we challenge traditional hierarchies between sketch and finished piece, highlighting the value of process, and the labor of artistic exploration.