Skitser af traner og herover skitse af løvværk 1900 - 1905

Here's a peek into a sketchbook page by Niels Larsen Stevns. In it, loose drawings of cranes and foliage create a sense of being immersed in nature. Imagine Stevns with his sketchbook in hand, perhaps sitting en plein air, quickly capturing the essence of the landscape and wildlife around him. See how the thin washes of green and blue evoke the dappled light filtering through leaves, while the energetic lines capture the fleeting movements of the cranes. I wonder if he had to wait patiently for them to come into view? The layering of marks creates a dynamic surface, suggesting a space that’s alive with movement and change. It makes me think of other artists like James Ensor, who captured his surroundings in a similar way. Artists are always having a conversation with each other across time, inspiring one another's creativity. This work embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple readings.