Ontwerpschets affiche voor propaganda kunstbescherming in het leger, schets van soldaat, die met de linkerhand een stopteken maakt 1939

This pencil sketch, "Ontwerpschets affiche voor propaganda kunstbescherming in het leger," by Dutch artist Leo Gestel (1881-1941), depicts a soldier holding a rifle and making a stop gesture with his left hand. Created in 1939, the sketch is likely a preliminary design for a propaganda poster promoting the protection of art during wartime. The simple, yet impactful, composition is typical of Gestel's style, which often featured expressive lines and bold gestures. The drawing's small size and minimal detail suggest its function as a quick study for a larger, more elaborate artwork. The sketch is currently part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.