Studie efter Bissens skulptur Nymfen Echo 1881

"Studie efter Bissens skulptur Nymfen Echo," a 1881 pencil drawing by Niels Larsen Stevns, is a study after the sculpture "Echo" by the Danish sculptor, Vilhelm Bissen. This study, executed in a realistic style, captures the pose and form of the nude figure, Echo, who leans back on her arm with her head resting on her other arm. The artist's delicate pencil strokes, along with the subtle shading, bring forth a sense of the original sculpture, showcasing the artist’s understanding of anatomy and form. The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, reveals a glimpse into the artist's practice and the process of artistic interpretation.