Ontwerp met panelen c. 1897 - 1898

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this design with panels using graphite on paper. At first glance, the sketch presents a geometric puzzle, a series of rectangles arranged in a grid-like pattern. The composition is rigidly structured, yet the hand-drawn lines introduce a subtle organic feel, a human element within the formal design. The calculated dimensions evoke a sense of precision and planning. This detailed rendering might suggest a functional piece, perhaps a door, a screen, or a component within a larger architectural design. Cachet destabilizes the conventional boundaries between art and design. Is it purely aesthetic or does it have a utilitarian purpose? Ultimately, the drawing functions as an intersection of form and potential function, inviting us to consider how design elements can communicate both artistic intent and practical possibilities. The sketch underscores the interplay between the abstract and the concrete, urging us to contemplate the underlying structures that inform our visual and material world.