Cirkel met tekens van de dierenriem 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this watercolour, ‘Circle with Signs of the Zodiac,’ which feels like a mystical diagram full of whimsical charm. Cachet's colour choices—soft blues, reds and yellows—create a dreamy atmosphere, and the way he applies the watercolour gives the piece a translucent quality. The paint isn't fighting to be thick or opaque; instead, it seems to float on the surface, each layer gently informing the next. The zodiac symbols in the outer circle—fish, bulls, scorpions—are rendered with a simple, almost childlike directness. And check out the way Cachet’s put the birds in the corners. These white shapes almost feel like afterthoughts, floating around the main event like they’re not quite sure where to land. This watercolour reminds me a bit of Hilma af Klint's early abstract paintings, both exploring mystical themes through simplified forms and symbolic colour. Ultimately, this piece feels like a celebration of the unknown, embracing uncertainty and inviting multiple interpretations.