Bloemstudie 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this study of a flower at some point in his life, using brush and grey ink. I can imagine him working quickly, trying to capture the essence of the flower with just a few strokes. Look at how the petals curl and unfurl with a delicate touch, and how the shadows give the flower depth and volume. Maybe Cachet was thinking about the fleeting beauty of nature, or maybe he was just enjoying the simple act of painting, allowing himself to be led by the brush, the ink bleeding softly into the paper. The marks are understated but precise. It reminds me of other artists who have found inspiration in the natural world, like Georgia O'Keeffe. Artists are always looking at each other, riffing off each other. They're in an ongoing conversation, building on what came before, and pushing things in new directions. It's beautiful, really.