Ontwerp voor boekband voor Insulinde door D. Wouters en J. van Hulzen c. 1874 - 1945

This black and white drawing by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet is a design for a book cover. The symmetrical, stylized design features an urn with floral motifs and two crouching, animal-like figures. The word "Insulinde" appears within the design, suggesting the book cover was for a work on Indonesia, which was then known as the Dutch East Indies. This design demonstrates Cachet's interest in Art Nouveau, evident in the use of organic forms and a rhythmic arrangement of shapes. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into Cachet's graphic design practice and the decorative arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.