Landskabsstudie. Farveangivelser 1930 - 1936

This is a landscape study with colour annotations made by Niels Larsen Stevns. Observe how the artist sketched fleeting impressions of the scenery around him. Trees, bushes, and perhaps a body of water, each rendered with quick, scribbled lines. Even in this preliminary state, the organic forms of nature are palpable. Think of the "horror vacui," the fear of empty space, that drove artists to fill every corner of their compositions. Here, the artist confronts that void, allowing the blank paper to breathe. This connects to a broader human impulse to understand and categorize the natural world, to give form to the formless. Even today, this landscape resonates. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature to stir our subconscious, reminding us of the emotional and psychological connection we share with the world around us.