Balder 1881

"Balder" is a pen-and-ink drawing by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, created in 1881. It depicts a figure, likely the Norse god Balder, dressed in a long robe and a crown. The drawing is characterized by its detailed linework and the artist's masterful use of shading. The artwork is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is considered a valuable example of Stevns's distinctive style and interest in Norse mythology. The drawing's small dimensions, 113mm by 182mm, further enhance its delicate and intimate nature.