Cartouche in een rechthoekig kader 1912

This is a drawing by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, made with pencil, of a cartouche in a rectangular frame. The grid in the background feels like a window into the artist's process. You can see how he builds up the composition, one line at a time. The drawing has a light touch, with delicate lines creating a sense of depth. The cartouche itself is ornate, with swirling shapes and patterns that seem to suggest classical motifs, yet there's a contemporary feel to it too, with its clean lines and almost minimalist aesthetic. Look at how the artist has used the pencil to create different textures. The soft shading around the cartouche contrasts with the sharper lines of the grid. It's like he's playing with different ways of seeing, inviting us to explore the image from multiple perspectives. This feels very reminiscent of the architectural drawings of someone like Piranesi. Both artists share a way of revealing the hidden structures beneath the surface. Both give you the sense that art isn't about fixed answers but about a continuous exploration of possibilities.