Gordijn van ingeschoren trijp met dessin "Zeenymphen", donkerblauw op goud c. 1920

This is a curtain by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, made with sheared velvet, featuring a design titled "Zeenymphen," or "Sea Nymphs," with dark blue on gold. At first glance, the curtain appears as a field of deep, dark blue. However, upon closer inspection, the texture and the subtle play of light reveal an intricate pattern, structured by the contrast between the cut velvet and its golden base. The curtain's surface is almost sculptural, with the play of shadows suggesting depth and movement, despite the static nature of the medium. The choice of velvet, with its rich and tactile quality, elevates the curtain beyond mere functionality, transforming it into an object of sensory experience. The "Sea Nymphs" design, though understated, introduces a narrative element, hinting at a hidden world beneath the surface. It's as if the artist is inviting us to peer into the depths, to uncover the stories woven into the fabric itself. This work uses form and material to subtly challenge the boundary between the decorative and the expressive, inviting contemplation on the art of seeing beyond the surface.