Decoratief ontwerp met twee staande herten 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this decorative design with pen and ink. It features two standing deer with antlers and an ornamental structure in the center. The image's composition, symmetry, and stylized natural forms reflect the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement. This movement sought to reform art and design by rejecting industrial production. Instead, it focused on craftsmanship and traditional techniques. It drew inspiration from nature, folklore, and pre-industrial societies. Made in the Netherlands, the design might have been intended for use in decorative arts like ceramics, textiles, or metalwork. Note the inscription "Haagschim", meaning "The Hague School", suggesting the design connects to a specific artistic circle or movement associated with that city. Art history helps us understand the contexts and intentions behind art. Researching Cachet's career and the Arts and Crafts movement can reveal the social, economic, and aesthetic values that shaped this design.