Twee schepen en een figuur 1891 - 1941

"Twee schepen en een figuur" is a quick sketch by Leo Gestel, dated between 1891 and 1941. It shows two boats drawn with simple lines and colored pencils, with a standing figure in the upper right corner of the composition. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small, intimate piece measuring only 163 mm in height and 212 mm in width, giving insight into the artist's observation of everyday life. Gestel, known for his contributions to the Dutch Expressionist movement, uses this sketch to explore the beauty of the simple forms found in nature and everyday objects.