Skitser af kalv og løse rids 1900 - 1905

"Skitser af kalv og løse rids" (Sketches of a Calf and Loose Strokes) is a pencil sketch by Niels Larsen Stevns, a Danish artist, created between 1900 and 1905. The work, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, consists of several sketches of a calf in various poses, some more detailed than others. The composition showcases Stevns' interest in capturing the animal's anatomy and movement through quick, gestural strokes. The light and airy nature of the sketches gives the viewer a sense of immediacy and the artist's direct observation of the animal. This sketch serves as a testament to Stevns' artistic process, revealing the preliminary studies that often underpin more finished artworks.