Galopperende paarden en een ontwerp voor een omslag voor 'De Kunstwereld' c. 1895 - 1900

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this sketch for 'De Kunstwereld', now held at the Rijksmuseum, using graphite on paper. The sheet is split into two distinct studies. On the left, we see dynamically sketched horses in motion. The lines are loose, conveying a sense of speed and energy through their fragmented forms. To the right, a detailed ornamental design emerges, seemingly for a book cover. Here, lines form precise shapes and decorative motifs. The contrast between the lively, almost chaotic, horses and the structured, stylized cover design presents a compelling study in duality. Cachet juxtaposes freedom and control, movement and stasis, inviting contemplation on the nature of artistic expression itself. Is it a dialogue between instinct and intention, or a balance between representation and stylization? Ultimately, this sketch encapsulates art’s function: to explore and reconcile seemingly opposing forces.