Studieblad met vrouwen en een ezel bij een tempel en vier paarden 1891 - 1941

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Leo Gestel is titled "Studie-blad met vrouwen en een ezel bij een tempel en vier paarden" and features a scene with women, a donkey and horses set in front of a temple. The sketch, located at the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the artist's process of working through the various components of a composition by using simplified lines to capture their essence. The drawings, including a horse upside down, demonstrate his experimentation with form and perspective. This study is a glimpse into Gestel's artistic process, showcasing his exploration of classical motifs in a modern style.