Mannen- en vrouwenkoppen c. 1895 - 1900

Here is the audio guide script for the artwork provided: Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this drawing, "Mannen- en vrouwenkoppen," using pencil and crayon. Notice the assortment of figures scattered across the composition, creating a dream-like and unsettling effect. The use of line is particularly striking. Cachet employs thin, wiry lines to define the contours of the faces and bodies, giving them a sense of fragility. These lines often appear broken or incomplete, contributing to the work's sense of unease. The limited use of red crayon to fill in some faces adds a disjointed effect, emphasizing the artificiality of representation. The figures, rendered with exaggerated features and distorted proportions, challenge conventional notions of beauty and realism. The overall effect is one of fragmentation and instability, as if the artist is deconstructing the very idea of portraiture. This resonates with broader artistic trends of the time, where artists questioned traditional forms and experimented with new modes of expression. The drawing serves as a commentary on the human condition, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of a rapidly changing world.