Vrouw met een bos bloemen 1891 - 1941

"Vrouw met een bos bloemen" (Woman with a Bouquet of Flowers), a charcoal drawing by Leo Gestel, is a study of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. The drawing, created between 1891 and 1941, shows a woman with her head turned slightly to the side, her face obscured by a shadow. The bouquet of flowers is a distinct form in the composition, suggesting a strong focus on the subject's pose and the implied movement of her hand holding the bouquet. Gestel's use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy and fluidity, capturing the essence of the subject in a few expressive strokes. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Gestel's artistic development and exploration of human figures in his early works.