Vrouw met een platte hoed 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this artwork, “Vrouw met een platte hoed”, using watercolor. It's like he's letting the medium do its thing, allowing those watery washes to blend and bleed. It gives the whole piece a kind of dreamy, ethereal vibe, right? Looking closely, you can see the ghost of the paper showing through in areas, and in others, the colors build up, especially around the hat. It's not about precision; it's about capturing a mood, a feeling, with these translucent layers. And that one, almost accidental, stroke of white in the top left? It's like a burst of light, adding a touch of the unexpected. Cachet reminds me a bit of Whistler, who also loved playing with atmosphere and suggestion. Ultimately, art is about conversation, about how we see and feel, and Cachet's watercolor invites us into that dialogue.