Ontwerp voor een zaal met hanglampen c. 1895

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this design for a hall with hanging lamps using graphite on paper. As a designer and decorative artist working in the Netherlands around the turn of the century, Cachet was deeply involved with the Dutch Arts and Crafts movement. In this period there was a strong focus on national identity and heritage. This drawing can be placed in the context of a revival of traditional crafts and a desire to create uniquely Dutch designs, moving away from international styles. The design itself, with its geometric forms and functional approach, also reflects the influence of the Amsterdam School, an architectural style characterized by its expressionist forms. The Rijksmuseum's collection is an invaluable resource for understanding the artistic and cultural context of Cachet's work. By studying the decorative arts and design movements of the time, we can better understand the social and institutional forces that shaped this design for a hall with hanging lamps. This artwork speaks to a moment of cultural self-reflection and the search for a distinct Dutch aesthetic identity.