Twee koeien 1891 - 1941

Leo Gestel made this drawing called 'Two Cows' with a crayon on paper. I imagine him outside, quickly trying to capture the bulky forms of the cows in front of him. The lines are fluid, kind of wobbly, as if he’s feeling his way around these massive creatures. There’s a real sense of weight and presence, even though it’s just a few simple strokes. Look at the way he renders the curve of the cow's back or the way their legs just disappear into the ground. It makes me think about other artists who have tried to capture the essence of animals, like Franz Marc or even some of the cave painters. I see this ongoing conversation between artists across time. Each artist offers their own interpretation of the world, full of ambiguity. There's no right or wrong way to see it.