Skitse af dyreskeletter 1864 - 1941

Niels Larsen Stevns made this sketch of animal skeletons with pencil on paper. While undated, it comes from a time in the late 19th and early 20th century when artists increasingly looked to science for inspiration and knowledge. In Denmark at this time, there was a growing interest in understanding the natural world through empirical observation and scientific study. Artists, like Stevns, sometimes sought to incorporate scientific principles into their work, using anatomical studies to inform their depictions of animals. This reflects a broader cultural trend of integrating scientific inquiry with artistic expression. To understand this sketch better, we might consult museum archives, artist biographies, and publications on the intersection of art and science in late 19th-century Denmark. Ultimately, this sketch reminds us that art is deeply embedded in its social and institutional context, reflecting the intellectual currents of its time.