Reiger met zijn kop naar achter gedraaid 1891 - 1941

"Reiger met zijn kop naar achter gedraaid" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, created between 1891 and 1941. The artwork depicts a heron with its head turned backward, showcasing Gestel's interest in capturing animal forms through expressive lines and dynamic poses. This drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Gestel's early style, where he explored the use of expressive lines to capture movement and form.