Schets voor 'L'art Hollandais contemporain' van Paul Fierens (baadsters) 1932 - 1933

This 1932-1933 sketch by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, titled *Schets voor 'L'art Hollandais contemporain' van Paul Fierens (baadsters)*, depicts two nude women in a reclining pose. Gestel's expressive line work and use of black and white create a sense of volume and form. The sketch's subject matter reflects the artist's interest in the human figure and contemporary art, particularly the work of the Belgian art critic Paul Fierens. This work exemplifies Gestel’s contribution to the development of modern art in the Netherlands, known for its bold simplicity and striking composition.