Oehlenschlægers venstre og højre hånd. Skitse til "Engen ved Nysø" 1930 - 1936

This is a pencil sketch by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, created between 1930 and 1936. Titled "Oehlenschlægers venstre og højre hånd. Skitse til "Engen ved Nysø"", it's a preliminary study for the artist's larger work "Engen ved Nysø". The sketch focuses on a pair of hands, likely those of the titular figure Oehlenschlæger, rendered with delicate lines and shading. The simplicity of the drawing highlights Stevns's talent for capturing anatomical detail and gesture, showcasing his artistic process and the development of his work. This sketch, currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers insight into the artist's creative methods and serves as a valuable document for art historians.