Drie liggende koeien 1891 - 1941

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Drie liggende koeien" (Three Lying Cows), a charcoal drawing on paper by Leo Gestel, depicts three cows in various poses. Gestel, known for his expressive line work, captures the animals with a sense of movement and life. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a study in form and composition, showcasing Gestel’s mastery of the medium.