Staande lamp en ontwerpen voor lampenvoeten 1908

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet's pencil sketch shows the various designs for lamp stands. Look at the precision and detail; you get a sense of Cachet’s mind at work, circling, refining, and resolving these designs. I can imagine him hunched over this piece of paper, trying to resolve these designs. It's a really intimate experience, seeing the artist's thought process so nakedly. Cachet's dedication to the decorative arts is apparent in his wider practice, emphasizing craft, materiality, and the integration of art into everyday life. His work resonates with that of other artists who blur the boundaries between design and fine art. The act of sketching itself becomes a space for experimentation, reflection, and the pursuit of new ideas. It’s a reminder that art isn’t just about the finished product, it’s about the ongoing conversation between artists and the world around them.