Konijn 1896

"Konijn" (Rabbit), an 1896 pencil drawing by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, is a simple yet expressive sketch housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts the outline of a rabbit, its body curled up as if resting or in motion. The lines are loose and gestural, capturing the essence of the animal rather than its precise details. This work exemplifies Cachet's interest in capturing movement and form through simplified strokes, a common approach within the realm of animal studies and naturalistic drawing.