Bloemen en golven 1939 - 1941

"Bloemen en golven" (Flowers and Waves) is a pencil drawing by Leo Gestel, created between 1939 and 1941. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a stylized arrangement of flowers with a bold, expressive style. The flowers are rendered with simple lines, their petals overlapping to create a sense of volume. The waves at the bottom of the composition add a dynamic element to the overall design, reflecting Gestel's interest in the relationship between nature and abstraction. This drawing, a study for a larger work, exemplifies Gestel's exploration of floral motifs in his later career.