Liggende figur, skitser til figurkompositioner 1864 - 1941

This page of sketches was created by Niels Larsen Stevns, a Danish artist who lived from 1864 to 1941. It offers us a glimpse into his artistic process. Stevns, working in a period of significant social and artistic change, navigated a world where traditional values were being questioned. Looking at the sketches, it seems that Stevns is focused on the human figure. The marks are quick, seeking to capture the essence of the body in repose. As the title suggests, the primary focus is on a reclining figure, around which he composes other figural elements. These sketches may reflect the societal norms of the time regarding representation and the body, or perhaps they hint at the artist’s own exploration of form and identity. Consider the gaze of the figure, the way the body is positioned. What does it tell us about power, vulnerability, and the act of seeing? These sketches are a raw, intimate look into the artist's mind.