Boeren werken op het land 1891 - 1941

"Boeren werken op het land" (Farmers Working in the Field) is a pencil sketch by Leo Gestel, a Dutch painter and graphic artist. The drawing, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the rough outlines of figures working in a field, with rapid, sketchy lines and shading. The composition is dynamic, emphasizing movement and action through the gestural lines. This drawing demonstrates Gestel's unique style, characterized by expressiveness and a focus on capturing the essence of a scene.