diff --git a/reactos/dll/cpl/desk/monslctl.c b/reactos/dll/cpl/desk/monslctl.c
index 5a37c375d6a..32347f7dd74 100644
--- a/reactos/dll/cpl/desk/monslctl.c
+++ b/reactos/dll/cpl/desk/monslctl.c
@@ -922,6 +922,8 @@ MonSelPaint(IN OUT PMONITORSELWND infoPtr,
                  hpOldFg);
     SelectObject(hDC,
                  hbOldBk);
+
+    DeleteObject(hpFg);
 }
 
 static VOID