Portret van een vrouw driekwart naar links before 1941

"Portret van een vrouw driekwart naar links" is a charcoal drawing by Leo Gestel, a Dutch painter and draughtsman. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the bust of a woman, her face rendered with a delicate and expressive touch. The use of charcoal allows for a range of values and textures, capturing the subtle contours of her features. The drawing's composition, with the woman's gaze directed to the left, creates a sense of intimacy and invites the viewer to connect with the sitter's emotion. This portrait exemplifies Gestel's artistic mastery in capturing the essence of his subjects through a nuanced and expressive style.