Stadsgezicht c. 1934s

"Stadsgezicht," meaning "Cityscape" in Dutch, is a simple pencil sketch by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes. This work, created in the 1930s, is a quick rendering of a cityscape, likely capturing a fleeting moment of urban life. The sketch captures the essence of a city street with its minimal, yet precise lines, creating a sense of depth and volume. The architectural details, while simplified, hint at the buildings lining the street, with a small sign in the foreground adding a grounding element. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Cachet's mastery of capturing the essence of his surroundings through the immediacy of a sketch.