Puppy's spelend met een lappenpop c. 1900 - 1940

C. Goes created this line drawing of puppies playing with a rag doll using ink on paper. The eye is immediately drawn to the clustering of the figures toward the center of the composition, where a flurry of activity unfolds around a central doll. The artist uses simple lines to capture the movements and energy of the playful puppies; the minimalistic approach results in a dynamic yet balanced image. The use of line is particularly effective in delineating the forms of the puppies, each pose rendered with the barest of strokes that still convey a sense of weight and volume. This approach, with its emphasis on essence rather than detail, echoes the early modernist interest in simplification and essential forms. The interplay between positive and negative space is crucial here. The white background is not merely empty, but an active element that defines the figures, highlighting the interaction between them and the doll, thereby contributing to a holistic and engaging visual experience.