Studies van duiven 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made these studies of doves with ink on paper. Look at those doves taking up space in every direction! I love the idea of trying to capture something that’s always moving. Imagine Cachet, sitting there with his ink, trying to grab the essence of these birds with just a few lines. It makes me think about how much goes into seeing—the time, the focus, the sheer act of trying to understand something outside yourself. Each little line is alive, a world of its own, all contributing to the greater feeling of movement. It’s all about process—every mark counts. It reminds me that we’re all just winging it, really, trying to make sense of the world one study at a time!