Skitse af bygning og løse rids 1906

Niels Larsen Stevns made this sketch of a building with loose scribbles on a small page, probably in a notebook. I love how modest it is – just a simple graphite line on a grid, a way of seeing and marking the world. The tan grid peeks through the marks, creating a sense of depth and texture. It makes me think about the physical act of drawing, the artist’s hand moving across the page, trying to capture an idea or a feeling. There’s something so intimate about a sketch like this, like we’re getting a glimpse into the artist’s mind. Look at the way the lines are so tentative, almost like the artist is feeling their way through the shapes. It reminds me of my own process, how I start with a few loose marks and then build up the image layer by layer. Stevns’ sketch has a lot in common with the architectural studies of Hilma af Klint, both demonstrate the beauty of simplicity and the power of suggestion. For me, it's a reminder that art doesn't always have to be grand or imposing, sometimes the smallest gestures can be the most meaningful.