Twee grazende paarden 1891 - 1941

Leo Gestel sketched "Two Grazing Horses" using graphite on paper, and the effect is one of immediacy and ethereality. The composition, though minimalistic, captures the essence of the animals in a posture of grazing. Gestel’s lines create a sense of movement, suggesting not just the form of the horses but also their activity and weight. The incomplete nature of the sketch, with its fragmented paper edge, introduces an element of chance, challenging traditional notions of artistic perfection and completion. The lack of shading emphasizes line as the primary means of conveying form and space. The simplicity of the sketch invites viewers to engage with the fundamental elements of art, reducing the subject to its most essential lines. This approach aligns with modernist movements. The work functions as a study in form, capturing the fleeting moment and inviting ongoing interpretation.