Vooraanzicht van een gebouw c. 1930

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this ink drawing, Vooraanzicht van een gebouw, which translates as 'front view of a building', and it’s a jumble of lines that somehow evoke a very real place. Imagine the artist standing there, maybe the sun was hot, or maybe it was cold. They are quickly trying to capture all the details of the building in front of them. The lines feel urgent and immediate, like the artist didn’t want to miss a single detail. There is a real sense of movement and energy. The ink is used in such a way as to create depth and texture; some areas are densely packed with lines while others are left open, allowing the eye to rest. The swirling, scribbled lines which suggest a tree create a sense of depth and contrast with the architectural lines of the building. It is a reminder that even in the most structured environments, nature finds a way to assert itself. The artist shares a glimpse of their lived experience and vision with us.