Studier af fugl (krage?) 1864 - 1941

This open sketchbook page shows Niels Larsen Stevns' pencil studies of a bird, possibly a crow. It’s all about the basics here – line, form, and observation. The sketches are light, almost ghostly, as if the bird might fly away any second. I love how the lines aren't overworked, just enough to capture the essence of the bird's form. You can almost feel the artist’s hand moving quickly, trying to keep up with the fleeting moments of observation. It's like a visual record of thinking, of seeing, and of trying to understand the world through drawing. It reminds me of sketches by other artists like Leonardo da Vinci, where the focus is on understanding and capturing movement and form through direct observation. It's a reminder that art is as much about the process of looking and learning as it is about the final product. It shows how art is part of an ongoing conversation.