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Self-Portrait, 1941. Creator: Niels Larsen Stevns
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Self-Portrait, 1941. Creator: Niels Larsen Stevns
Self-Portrait, 1941
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Self-Portrait, 16x18 inches, oil on canvas, 1941. Niels Larsen Stevns (1901-1980), a Danish painter, captured his introspective gaze in this striking self-portrait created during the 1940s. The painting, now a part of the National Gallery of Denmark's collection at Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), showcases Stevns as a thoughtful and introspective artist. The monochromatic palette of the painting, dominated by shades of brown and grey, reflects the artist's somber mood and the austere conditions of the time. Stevns' self-portrait is a testament to the Danish art scene of the 1940s, a period marked by the country's struggle for survival during World War II. Born in Copenhagen, Stevns began his artistic career as a decorative painter before transitioning to oil painting in the 1930s. His self-portrait is a departure from the traditional, posed portraits of the time, instead revealing the artist's raw emotions and inner thoughts. The painting's composition is simple yet powerful, with Stevns' gaze fixed on the viewer, inviting them into his world. The artist's hands, resting on his chest, add to the sense of introspection and self-reflection. Self-Portrait, 1941, is a poignant reminder of the human condition and the power of art to capture and express the complexities of the human experience. Stevns' legacy as a Danish painter continues to inspire and captivate audiences at the National Gallery of Denmark and beyond.
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