Ruiter en een paard 1928

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing of a rider and horse in an unknown year, probably with graphite on paper. The wispy lines remind me of Cy Twombly's work. The horse and rider are almost dissolving into the page, like a memory fading. It’s all about gesture here, capturing the essence of movement with the fewest possible lines. Look at the way Cachet sketches the horse's head – just a few strokes, but you get the weight and form. The texture of the paper adds to the sense of immediacy, it feels like we're looking over the artist's shoulder as they quickly sketch a passing scene. It’s a reminder that artmaking is often about capturing a fleeting moment, an impression, rather than striving for perfect representation. Like a quick note jotted down to remind you of something important, or perhaps not so important.