Skitser af dyreskeletter 1864 - 1941

These sketches of animal skeletons were made with graphite on paper by Niels Larsen Stevns. You can imagine him drawing very fast, trying to capture the essence of these creatures. The image is divided into four sections, each offering a glimpse into different skeletal forms. It's like Stevns was exploring the architecture of life itself. What was he thinking as he rendered these bones? Was he captivated by the hidden structures, the silent strength that supports life? Each line, each curve, feels deliberate, a quest to understand the underlying framework. I love how he suggests volume and depth with just a few strokes. It reminds me that less can be more, and that true understanding comes from stripping away the superficial to reveal the core. This is the kind of drawing that speaks to other artists across time.