Øjenvidenskildring af slaget ved Svendstrup mose. Afskrift efter Niels Krag (?) 1933 - 1934

Niels Larsen Stevns made this pen and ink drawing, titled *Eyewitness Account of the Battle of Svendstrup Mose. Copy after Niels Krag (?)*, at an unknown date. Here, the artist has used the readily available materials of paper and ink, reflecting the accessibility of drawing as a medium. The handwritten text surrounding a quick sketch gives the impression of immediacy and personal reflection, far removed from the highly-finished oil paintings that were exhibited in formal artistic settings. The artist’s hand is evident in every stroke, creating a direct link between the artist's thought process and the final image. The choice of such humble materials and the intimate scale of the drawing democratizes artmaking, suggesting a shift away from grand narratives towards individual experiences. This work emphasizes the value of everyday creativity and the power of simple materials to convey complex ideas.