Besneeuwd heuvellandschap 1923

"Besneeuwd heuvellandschap" (Snow-covered Hill Country) is a 1923 lithograph by Dutch artist Leo Gestel. The artwork, currently held by the Rijksmuseum, depicts a wintry landscape with a snowy hillside, a small village in the distance, and a group of figures walking in the foreground. The scene is rendered in Gestel's characteristic expressive style, with bold, gestural lines and simplified forms. The black and white composition is stark and dramatic, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective. The artist's use of line and shading effectively convey the texture of snow and the cold, crisp air of the winter landscape. This lithograph exemplifies Gestel's exploration of Dutch landscapes and his mastery of the expressive potential of lithography.