Skitse til altertavle ? (Hvam kirke) 1864 - 1941

This is a sketch for an altarpiece for Hvam church, by Niels Larsen Stevns. Created with pencil on paper, this drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's process, revealing the initial stages of design. The paper's surface bears the subtle textures of its making, providing a receptive ground for the delicate graphite lines. The artist is using the intrinsic qualities of the pencil, achieving variations in tone and weight through pressure and layering. Consider the role of drawing as a foundational skill, essential to both fine art and craft traditions. This work highlights the artist's labor, the careful consideration of form and composition. Larsen Stevns engages with a tradition that values skilled handwork. In this sketch, we see the genesis of an idea, the labor of creation, and the intersection of art, craft, and design.