Schelp en meeuw 1891 - 1941

"Schelp en meeuw" (Shell and Seagull) is a black ink drawing on paper by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, dating from 1891 to 1941. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a seashell and a seagull in a gestural, expressive style. The dynamic lines and bold strokes of the drawing create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Gestel's artistic style. This small, intimate work exemplifies his interest in capturing the essence of nature through simplified forms and expressive brushwork.