Paarden in landschap 1928

"Paarden in landschap" (Horses in Landscape) is a 1928 watercolor painting by Dutch artist Leo Gestel (1881-1941). The painting depicts a scene with a group of horses in a stylized landscape, painted in soft, pastel hues. The horses, rendered in a simplified form, stand out against the muted background. The work reflects the influence of Expressionism and a departure from strict naturalism. Gestel's use of color and simplified forms adds to the artwork's sense of dynamism and emotionality. This small-scale watercolor (240 x 324 mm) is currently located in the Rijksmuseum.