Kanon 1896

“Kanon” is a sketch by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, completed in 1896. The piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a cannon with a wheel in the foreground. The artist uses graphite and charcoal on paper to create a quick, gestural study, capturing the form of the cannon with loose lines and shading. The sketch likely served as an observational study for a larger composition, demonstrating Cachet’s interest in the subject matter and his ability to capture detail with a minimalist approach.