Handen en een gezicht c. 1897 - 1898

This drawing, "Handen en een gezicht", by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, presents a study in form through the most economical of means. With just a few lines of graphite, the artist captures the essence of hands and a face on paper. The composition reveals an interest in structure, using the basic elements of line to create form, focusing on the hands which dominate the composition. The face, sketched loosely at the bottom, is almost an afterthought, yet this positioning creates a visual hierarchy that encourages us to interpret the hands as primary. In this sketch, Cachet explores how minimal marks can suggest volume and presence. It prompts us to consider the interplay between what is represented and how it is represented, the drawing becomes not just an image of hands and a face, but an investigation into the fundamentals of artistic expression.