Lezende man in een leunstoel c. 1930 - 1938

"Lezende man in een leunstoel" (Reading Man in an Armchair), a pen and ink drawing by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, depicts a man sitting in an armchair, reading a book. The drawing, created between 1930 and 1938, is a masterful example of Cachet's expressive line work and ability to capture the essence of a moment. The composition is dynamic, with the man's body tilted forward as he leans into his reading. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the realistic portrayal of the subject. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the intimate world of a man absorbed in literature.