Drie naakte vrouwen 1891 - 1941

"Drie naakte vrouwen" (Three Naked Women) is a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, created between 1891 and 1941. The piece features three nude female figures rendered in a loose and gestural style, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing movement and form. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Gestel's artistic process, revealing his use of charcoal to explore the human figure in a dynamic and expressive way. The work exemplifies Gestel's contributions to the Dutch art scene, particularly his interest in figuration and expressionism.