Studie af brun bjørn 1864 - 1941

Niels Larsen Stevns sketched this "Studie af brun bjørn" with brown ink on paper. The bear, drawn in profile, dominates the composition with its vertical posture, filling the page almost entirely. The form of the bear is delineated with swift, economical lines, the hatching suggesting its fur and volume, creating a sense of depth and texture within the two-dimensional space. The artist's approach here is less about perfect anatomical accuracy and more about capturing the essence and character of the animal. Stevns explores the interplay between representation and abstraction, using the semiotic system of the sketch to convey not just the physical form but also the intrinsic nature of the bear. The sketch invites the viewer to engage in a dynamic process of seeing and interpreting. It destabilizes the traditional boundaries between observation and artistic expression.