Decoratief ontwerp in groen en blauw 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this decorative design in green and blue, probably on paper. The artist’s hand is so evident, isn’t it? You can see the layering of the colors, how the blue and green mingle, creating depth. It's like watching the art being made, a real sense of process. Looking closely, you see the textures, the slight bleeding of the watercolors, and the way the pigment settles into the paper. It gives the whole piece a kind of living, breathing quality. Take for instance the way the blue swirls playfully in the top right corner, it reminds me of how thoughts emerge, take shape, and then dissolve again. This piece feels like a cousin of Matisse’s paper cut-outs, both share that love of playful shapes and colors. It’s all part of a big art conversation, isn’t it? And isn’t it lovely to think that art can embrace ambiguity, inviting us to see different things each time?