Decoratief ontwerp 1874 - 1945

This is Carel Adolph Lion Cachet's 'Decoratief ontwerp' made with pen and ink on grid paper. Cachet lays down these thick, juicy lines of ink, and it's like watching a dance between control and abandon. You can almost feel the artist's hand moving across the page, sometimes hesitant, sometimes bold, leaving behind this intricate web of shapes. It’s like he's feeling his way through the design, letting the ink guide him. There's something so immediate and raw about seeing the process laid bare like this. The graphite lines peeking out from underneath remind us that art isn't about perfection, it's about exploration and experimentation. It makes me think of Odilon Redon, another artist who wasn't afraid to embrace the power of black and white. It's this messy, imperfect quality that makes it so captivating.