Boer met hond 1927

"Boer met hond" (1927) by Leo Gestel is a charcoal drawing that depicts a man in a rural landscape. The artist's use of bold lines and simplified forms, characteristic of his Cubist style, create a sense of depth and movement in the composition. The figure of the man, standing with a pipe in his mouth, is rendered with a solidity and presence that contrasts with the more abstract and fragmented background. Gestel's work often reflects a fascination with the everyday life of ordinary people, captured in this intimate portrayal of a farmer and his dog. The drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 364 mm in height and 466 mm in width.