Studie af ørn, der æder 1864 - 1941

Niels Larsen Stevns made this sketch of an eagle feeding. The artist lived through a period of significant social and political change in Denmark, marked by the rise of nationalism and evolving ideas about national identity. With its focus on primal instinct, this sketch reflects an ongoing negotiation with humanity’s place in the natural world. Stevns’s eagle isn’t just an animal; it's a symbol of power and untamed nature, challenging societal norms that often seek to suppress these raw elements of existence. During Stevns’s time, artists were starting to question traditional representations, choosing to explore alternative narratives that reflected their own experiences and understandings of the world. In this context, Stevns’s Studie af ørn, der æder isn’t just a study of an animal, it’s an emotional and personal expression. It embodies a deeper commentary on the intertwining of power, nature, and societal expectations.