Patrijspoort en een leuning c. 1906

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this sketch, *Patrijspoort en een leuning*, using graphite on paper. It’s a kind of diagrammatic dance, isn’t it? There's something so appealing about the directness of the marks here. You can see the artist working out the structure of the porthole and handrail, almost like a puzzle. The graphite is light and airy, giving the sketch a sense of movement and possibility. It's like watching the artist think on paper. Look at how the circle of the porthole is rendered – not a perfect, static form, but a shape built from tentative lines, full of character. This piece reminds me of the playful approach you see in Cy Twombly's drawings. Both artists embrace the beauty of imperfection, allowing the process of creation to remain visible. Art isn't always about the finished product; sometimes, it's about the journey, the exploration, and the questions we ask along the way.