Ontwerp voor een kleed 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this rug design with pencil and brush in grey ink. It’s like a blueprint for a cozy statement piece! The grid peeking through suggests a careful process, but the brushstrokes have a mind of their own, swelling and tapering like expressive calligraphy. I imagine Cachet, hunched over this graph paper, trying to reconcile rigid structure with the desire for something organic and flowing. I feel for the artist here, trying to balance order and spontaneity. It’s a dance every artist knows, and the push and pull here is palpable. You can see how he repeats particular motifs and explores how forms can be mirrored. This design reminds us that all artists are in conversation, borrowing and riffing on what came before. It makes me think about the history of textiles and the beauty of design. Ultimately, this piece highlights how ambiguity and imperfection can lead to something truly unique and beautiful.