Alf Petersens gloser og bemærkninger til Atta Troll 1930 - 1938

This artwork, titled "Alf Petersens gloser og bemærkninger til Atta Troll," by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns (1864-1941), is a page from a notebook containing notes, observations, and sketches made between 1930 and 1938. It is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The piece offers a glimpse into the creative process of an artist, highlighting the importance of sketching and journaling for artistic development and inspiration. The handwritten notes in German and Danish suggest an engagement with literature, particularly the work "Atta Troll" by German author Heinrich Heine. The piece's significance lies in its raw, intimate, and personal approach to artistic expression.