Dak met een schoorsteen 1860 - 1861

"Dak met een schoorsteen" (Roof with a Chimney) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Isaac Gosschalk, created between 1860 and 1861. The work showcases Gosschalk's early exploration of architectural subjects, focusing on the simple yet evocative form of a chimney rising from a roofline. The sketchy, almost impressionistic lines give a sense of immediacy and capture the essence of the subject. The drawing's composition is dominated by diagonal lines, suggestive of the sloping roof and the dramatic angle of the chimney. This use of line, particularly in the background, gives the drawing a dynamic energy. Gosschalk's focus on architectural elements is characteristic of his later work, which often explored urban landscapes and the built environment.