Skitser af agaver 1900 - 1905

"Skitser af agaver" is a watercolor sketch on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dated between 1900 and 1905. The work depicts a close-up view of the spiky leaves of an agave plant, rendered with loose, gestural lines and washes of green and blue watercolor. This sketch, part of Stevns's broader body of work exploring the natural world, demonstrates his keen observation and sensitivity to the textures and forms of his subjects. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the artistic style of the early 20th century, where botanical studies were infused with a sense of expressive freedom.