Studie af rygvendt mand siddende i en klapstol 1930 - 1936

Niels Larsen Stevns made this study of a man in a folding chair with graphite on paper. The lines are immediate, exploratory – you can see the artist working out the geometry of the chair, the way the figure occupies the space. It’s all about process. Look closely, and you’ll notice how the lines intersect and overlap, creating a web of energy. The chair's structure is defined by these bold, diagonal strokes, almost like a deconstructed grid. This man seems lost in thought, or maybe he’s just taking a break. There's a real sense of intimacy here, as if we’re catching a glimpse of a private moment. The repetition of short, hatching lines that describe the sitter’s form are evocative of the work of Rodin, another artist who explored the human form with sensitivity. Ultimately, this drawing reminds us that art isn’t always about the finished product. Sometimes, it’s about the journey of seeing and understanding.