Forskellige notater og udregninger 1904

This undated drawing titled, "Forskellige notater og udregninger," by Niels Larsen Stevns presents us with an intimate glimpse into the artist's private financial calculations. The sheet's irregular edges and scattered stains contrast with the careful script of numbers and notes. The dominant visual experience is defined by a tension between order and chance, reflecting Stevns's internal struggle to reconcile the precision of mathematics with the unpredictable nature of life. At first glance, the assortment of figures and annotations may appear random, yet the structured layout suggests an attempt to impose order on the chaotic process of financial planning. The calculations, rendered in neat lines, are interspersed with stains that disrupt the composition, creating a visual metaphor for the intrusion of external forces. The sheet becomes a stage upon which the artist grapples with the practicalities of finance and the uncertainties of existence. The use of the page as a workspace allows for a certain freedom of expression. Through the intermingling of mathematical notation and material imperfection, Stevns invites us to reconsider the boundaries between the rational and irrational, revealing the subtle beauty within the everyday.