Ontwerp voor een vaas met leeuwenmotief 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this vase design with ink on paper. Lion Cachet’s era was one of shifting social and political landscapes. The Dutch colonial empire, the rise of new nationalisms, and evolving class structures all served as a backdrop to his artistic endeavors. The lions in Lion Cachet's design are rendered in broad, flowing strokes. They hint at power and majesty, yet their stylized forms also carry an emotional vulnerability. The symmetry of the design is so visually powerful. It evokes a sense of balance, reflecting a longing for social harmony amidst the tumult of the early 20th century. Lion Cachet's identity as a White, European male situated him in a position of privilege. It would have allowed him to navigate and shape the cultural narratives of his time. This design may be seen as part of a broader aesthetic movement seeking to reconcile tradition with modernity. It mirrors the complex, often contradictory forces at play in society. The design embodies a tension between the individual artist's expression and the broader cultural and political context.