Skitser af dyr bl.a. køer og traner 1900 - 1905

This sketchbook page of cows and cranes was made by Niels Larsen Stevns at an unknown date, using graphite and crayon. It’s like a little dance of marks on the page. I love how the cranes are rendered with such sparse, elegant lines. You can almost feel Stevns’ hand moving quickly, capturing the essence of these creatures with a few strokes. Look at the crane in the middle, its neck bent gracefully, the red of its head pops against the muted tones. The crayon adds a subtle warmth, as if the animals are basking in the sun. These aren't finished works, but rather glimpses into the artist's process. It reminds me of sketches by Degas or Toulouse Lautrec, but with a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility. It’s like catching a glimpse of an artist’s thought process, a conversation between hand, eye, and the world.