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

This sketch, created by Dutch artist Leo Gestel in 1932-1933, is a preliminary study for his work "L'art Hollandais contemporain" featuring "baadsters" (bathers). Executed in pencil on paper, the drawing depicts two nude figures, their forms rendered with simplified lines and subtle shading. Gestel, a prominent figure in the Dutch Expressionist movement, captures a sense of intimacy and sensuality in this preparatory work, revealing his characteristic style of bold, expressive brushstrokes.