Ontwerp voor een gedenkbord met twee wapenschilden 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this design for a commemorative plaque with two coats of arms using graphite. The composition is dominated by circular and angular lines, creating a sense of structured elegance. The symmetrical arrangement of the coat of arms suggests a harmonious balance, yet the unfinished lines and sketches hint at the dynamic process of artistic creation. There is a strong sense of structuralism where the heraldic symbols are visually coded to denote identity, lineage, and honor. The artwork prompts us to think about how such designs create meaning and assert social and cultural values. It questions what makes something ‘finished’ and explores the interplay between form and representation. Rather than a static symbol, this artwork exists as a signifier of ongoing interpretation.