Studie af ask 1906 - 1910

This pencil drawing, "Studie af ask" ("Study of Ash"), is a detailed study of a single ash branch by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns. Created between 1906 and 1910, the work exemplifies Stevns' interest in botanical detail, captured with meticulous lines and a focus on the intricate structure of the leaves and branches. The work is considered a fine example of Stevns' naturalist style, where he often captured the beauty of the natural world in his sketches and drawings.