Ontwerp voor architectuur c. 1900

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this architectural sketch, using graphite pencil on paper. The choice of graphite reveals Cachet's interests in design. Here, the material's capacity for precision and controlled shading is evident in the clean, architectural lines of the structure, while the bare paper allows for easy revisions, emphasizing the exploratory nature of the design process. Graphite, as a medium, is far removed from the traditions of fine art, and brings to mind more the work of architects, engineers, and draughtsmen. The drawing's open composition, and the visible marks of process, underscore the importance of material exploration, and how it informs the aesthetic and conceptual dimensions of the artwork. By valuing the process, Cachet blurs the boundaries between fine art and functional design, inviting us to appreciate the work's inherent qualities of substance and form.