Hanglampen c. 1903 - 1904

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this graphite sketch, "Hanglampen," and what strikes me is how the artist uses line - it's so delicate, exploratory. It feels like he's thinking through the object, feeling for its form. Look at the way he renders the fringe on the lamps. Those little, quick strokes suggest movement, light catching the edges. It’s like a dance on paper. I love how the architectural sketches sit alongside the lamps, a conversation between structure and design. The lines aren't precious or overworked. It's this openness that draws me in; it’s more about the process than the finished product, an embrace of ambiguity. It's a reminder that art is often about the search, the question, not just the answer. This feels related to the sketches of someone like Beardsley, yet less formal, more playful.