Ornamenten, onder andere met vogels en herten 1874 - 1945

Curator: Check this out: a page ripped straight from the sketchbook of Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, aptly titled "Ornamenten, onder andere met vogels en herten" dating from sometime between 1874 and 1945. It's a playful collection of ornamental designs, all rendered in delicate pencil on paper. Editor: It feels like peeking into the mind of the artist, all those whimsical, intertwining creatures. I'm immediately struck by the sense of flow and rhythm – almost like visual music, or patterns for wallpaper dancing in my living room! Curator: Absolutely, rhythm is key. If we break it down, there's this deliberate contrast between the structured grid of the page itself, then all these loose, flowing figures sketched on top, you see? A lovely tension. Editor: You're right, that grid adds a grounding element. But still the animals feel unbound, mythological even. How do you think Cachet might have envisioned these ornaments being used? Curator: Given Cachet's broader decorative arts practice, likely applied to something architectural. He was always blending function with imagination; I feel he viewed these as potential building blocks, repeated across larger surfaces to enchant a room, maybe! Editor: I agree. The interplay of positive and negative space within each design unit really lends itself to repetition. It’s like each element is calling to be part of a wider, breathing ecosystem that's bigger than its container, you know. Curator: A sketchbook page... not often considered 'finished', but here? I see a testament to the power of design in progress. So free-form yet clearly striving for a harmonious balance between natural and geometric forms. Editor: Ultimately, seeing Cachet’s process so nakedly is inspiring. There's beauty to be found in raw lines and initial gestures; even in sketches that invite viewers to fill the spaces in and animate these shapes, so everyone has their take. Curator: I couldn't put it better. The artist has laid the groundwork for imagination; It beckons your thoughts like this to the table and wants you to draw!