Skitse af ansigter. Forarbejder eller studier efter forlæg? Skitse af trane 1900 - 1905

This page of sketches by Niels Larsen Stevns feels so intimate, like stumbling upon his private thoughts. Each face is rendered with such delicate, tentative lines, it's as if he's feeling his way through the contours of the human visage. I can imagine Stevns hunched over his sketchbook, pencil in hand, wrestling with form and expression. Look at the way he's repeated certain features, like the eyes, exploring different angles and emotions. There’s a real tenderness in these studies, a sense of searching for something beyond mere representation. The lightness of touch reminds me of other Scandinavian artists like Hammershøi, who also found beauty in quiet, introspective moments. And in a way, all artists are constantly sketching, re-evaluating, and learning from one another’s journeys. We all hope our work leaves space for multiple interpretations and meaning.