Ontwerp voor de firma B.H. Manus c. 1905 - 1910

This is Carel Adolph Lion Cachet’s design for the firm B.H. Manus, executed with pencil on paper. The drawing presents a symmetrical arrangement where the clean lines articulate three stylized bottles set within an arched frame. The composition utilizes balance and proportion. The symmetry in Cachet’s design creates a sense of order, yet there’s a subtle tension between representation and abstraction. The bottles are depicted without much detail, reducing them to their basic shapes. The surrounding architectural elements include decorative panels, which suggests Cachet was influenced by Art Nouveau. The interplay between these forms and the structural framework highlights the semiotic potential inherent in commercial design. The image invites us to consider how the formal elements serve to brand and communicate, embodying the cultural values of the time. Cachet's sketch provides a glimpse into the intersection of art, commerce, and cultural identity.