Udkast til gravmæler 1906 - 1910

"Udkast til gravmæler" (Draft for a Gravestone) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, created between 1906 and 1910. The drawing depicts a detailed design for a gravestone, featuring an inscription, a decorative border, and the Latin word "PAX" (peace) at the base. This small-scale study, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers insight into Stevns's artistic process and the evolution of his design for a monumental sculpture. The drawing serves as a preparatory work for a larger project and demonstrates the artist's meticulous attention to detail. Stevns's drawing, though a preliminary sketch, reveals his interest in combining architectural elements with symbolic imagery to create a visually striking and emotionally resonant memorial.