Figuur in oosterse kleding, vermoedelijk een kimono 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this sketch of a figure in a kimono on paper with charcoal. It's all about the process, you know? The way the charcoal catches the light, it's almost like Lion Cachet is thinking aloud on the page. Look at the texture, the way the charcoal is smudged and layered, especially in the folds of the kimono. You can almost feel the weight of the fabric, the way it drapes and moves. And then there are these bold, confident lines defining the figure's outline, quick and decisive. It's like Lion Cachet is trying to capture the essence of the subject, not just its appearance. This reminds me of Matisse, in that both artists share a knack for capturing the essence of a subject with just a few lines. Art is all about seeing, feeling, and responding to the world around us, and Lion Cachet does just that in this sketch.