Clown temt een paard 1891 - 1941

"Clown temt een paard" (Clown tempts a horse) is a 1930s pen-and-ink drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, now held in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a comical scene of a clown in a star-patterned costume attempting to ride a horse, with a humorous touch of caricature. The piece is notable for its sharp lines and playful depiction of a common circus theme. The artwork shows Gestel's skill in capturing the essence of a subject with a single, expressive stroke, demonstrating the artist's expressive and humorous approach to line drawing.