Vijfhoek c. 1905 - 1906

This drawing, Vijfhoek, was made by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. Look at this simple geometric sketch of a five sided shape – it’s so understated! What was Cachet thinking as he drew these lines? Was it a quick sketch, or something built up over time? Maybe he was trying to capture something in its most essential form, stripping away all the excess. I can imagine him sitting with his sketchbook, pencil in hand, turning an idea over and over in his mind. The lightness of the pencil on paper makes me think about the artist’s touch – how each mark is a record of a decision, a moment of seeing and thinking. Does it remind you of other drawings, or even sculptures, that play with form and space? For me, it’s another example of how artists are always talking to each other, across time, inspiring new ways of seeing.