Artwork
Profile of a Figure
Profile of a Figure is an oil painting by Niels Larsen Stevns. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Profile of a Figure is a 1941 oil painting by Niels Larsen Stevns, a Danish artist trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a figure in profile, with the face subtly turned towards the viewer, set against a muted background that accentuates the subject. The overall effect is contemplative.
Technique & Style
Stevns' use of oil paint creates a textured surface due to visible brushstrokes. The simple yet expressive depiction of the figure is characteristic of his style, which was influenced by early Christian and Byzantine art.
History & Provenance
Created in 1941 by Niels Larsen Stevns, born in 1864, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niels Larsen Stevns (9 July 1864 – 27 September 1941) was a Danish painter and sculptor.
