Drie paarden 1891 - 1941

"Drie paarden" (Three Horses) is a charcoal drawing by Leo Gestel, a Dutch painter and graphic artist associated with the Amsterdamse Joffers (Amsterdam Ladies) art movement. This expressive sketch, created between 1891 and 1941, depicts three horses in a dynamic composition, capturing the artist's signature loose and gestural style. The simplified forms and bold lines emphasize the movement and energy of the animals, showcasing Gestel's mastery of drawing and his interest in capturing fleeting moments. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the artist's skill and ability to evoke a sense of motion and life through his minimalist approach.