Park met een standbeeld en figuren c. 1930

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this graphite drawing, Park met een standbeeld en figuren, using a sketchbook and pencil. These are some of the most fundamental tools an artist can employ. The speed of working with graphite allowed Cachet to capture a fleeting impression of a public park. Note the rapid, almost scribbled lines that suggest the movement of trees in the wind, or the presence of figures enjoying a stroll. The artist's hand is evident in every mark, revealing not just what he saw, but how he experienced the scene. The accessibility of these materials—sketchbook and pencil—democratizes the artistic process, reminding us that art-making is not always about grand gestures or expensive materials, but about keen observation and direct engagement with the world around us. This drawing is a testament to the beauty found in the everyday, transformed through the simple act of drawing.