Studier af mesopotamiske hoveder 1919

"Studier af mesopotamiske hoveder" (Studies of Mesopotamian Heads) is a pencil drawing by Niels Larsen Stevns, created in 1919. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts two heads in profile, rendered in a loose, expressive style. The artist captures the essence of the Mesopotamian heads through the use of rapid, gestural lines, emphasizing the form and volume of the sculptures. This sketch demonstrates Stevns' interest in ancient art and his ability to translate three-dimensional forms onto paper, reflecting the artistic trends of the early 20th century.