Studieblad, onder andere met een fles c. 1895

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this study sheet with graphite on paper. Here, Lion Cachet explores motifs related to a bottle, alongside geometric shapes and organic forms. The physical properties of graphite—its softness, darkness, and ability to leave a mark on paper—directly influenced the sketch's ethereal and unfinished quality. The artist delicately applied the graphite to create fine lines and subtle shading, capturing the fleeting ideas and testing the patterns. This study sheet is more than just a preliminary sketch; it shows the artist's exploration of form and function, and the act of drawing itself becomes a means of thinking through design challenges. This approach challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and design, inviting us to appreciate the artistry inherent in both.