Decoratief ontwerp 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this design using graphite, pen, and brush in watercolor. I wonder if the grid that lies beneath the pattern was added before or after? The piece is striking for its symmetry, but it also feels incredibly human. The interplay of black, white, and tan hues gives it a kind of stark beauty. Imagine the artist's hand moving across the page, carefully inking each line and curve, maybe humming to himself as the pattern slowly took shape? I’m struck by how each element seems to balance the other. Like a conversation, each choice of line or color responds to what’s already there. It makes you think about decoration in general, and how these kinds of patterns end up inspiring other artists—or even just making their way into the wallpaper of a random house. The act of making art is always an invitation to other artists to join in, to build upon, and to keep the conversation going.