Grazend paard 1891 - 1941

"Grazend paard" (Grazing Horse) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, created between 1891 and 1941. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a horse in profile, its head lowered as it grazes. Gestel's minimalist style, with its focus on lines and form, reveals a keen observation of the animal's anatomy. The drawing's simple composition emphasizes the horse's graceful posture, drawing the viewer's attention to its natural movement.