Voeten onder een rok 1896

This is Carel Adolph Lion Cachet’s delicate pencil drawing, "Voeten onder een rok," which translates to "Feet under a skirt." Cachet was a Dutch artist born in the mid-19th century, a time when societal expectations for women were quite rigid. This sketch offers a subtle glimpse into the private lives of women. Instead of portraying women in traditional, idealized roles, Cachet focuses on the hidden, often unseen parts of their existence. The feet, tucked away beneath layers of fabric, hint at the constraints and concealments of the era. Cachet captures the fleeting nature of these intimate moments, inviting us to contemplate the untold stories of women whose lives were both shaped and hidden by societal norms. He prompts us to consider the tension between visibility and invisibility in the lives of women during his time.