The entrance to Cassis, also called The belfry at Cassis 1909

"The entrance to Cassis," also known as "The Belfry at Cassis," is a 1909 charcoal drawing by French artist Othon Friesz. The artwork, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a picturesque view of Cassis, a coastal town in the south of France, as seen from a narrow passageway. The composition emphasizes the towering columns framing the scene, leading the eye toward the distant bell tower, capturing the essence of the town's architecture and its connection to the surrounding landscape. Friesz's use of charcoal creates a striking contrast of light and dark, rendering the scene with dramatic intensity. The dramatic use of light and shadow in the artwork echoes the artistic style of the Fauvist movement, which Friesz was a prominent member of.