Springend paard met het hoofd naar achteren gedraaid 1937

"Springend paard met het hoofd naar achteren gedraaid" is a 1937 ink drawing by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a black horse mid-leap, its head thrown back dramatically, capturing the animal's dynamic energy. Gestel, known for his expressive brushwork, employs bold lines and simplified forms to create a sense of movement and vitality. The drawing, with its focus on capturing a fleeting moment of action, showcases Gestel's mastery of capturing animal movement in a gestural and expressive style.