Et træ 1864 - 1941

"Et træ" (Danish for "A Tree") is a pencil sketch by Niels Larsen Stevns, a Danish artist active in the early 20th century. Created sometime between 1864 and 1941, the work depicts a single tree with its branches reaching upwards and outwards. The artist’s minimalist style, with its emphasis on lines and shading, creates a sense of both simplicity and depth, highlighting the intricate details of the tree’s structure. Currently housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, the sketch exemplifies Stevns’ fascination with nature, capturing the essence of a solitary tree with subtle strokes.