Kompositionsudkast til Blichers novelle "Bettefanden", p. 125 - Krushoved ved Bettefandens hus 1932 - 1935

This pen-and-ink drawing by Niels Larsen Stevns is a preparatory sketch for a larger work inspired by the Danish author Steen Steensen Blicher's novella "Bettefanden." Created between 1932 and 1935, the sketch features a dynamic and expressive style with bold lines and gestural marks, characteristic of Stevns' artistic approach. The composition depicts a scene from the novella, likely focusing on the figure of the "Bettefanden" himself, a supernatural being, and his presence in the story's setting. The drawing is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, where it offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of this Danish artist.