Ontwerp voor een vaas 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this vase design with a brush and ink, probably working quickly. The vase emerges from a bold and spontaneous gesture. I feel like he wasn’t trying to get it right or perfect but rather to explore the possibilities of its form. I can imagine Cachet playing with the balance of the vase, its curves and angles. Did he pause, reflect, and then decide to go with a darker shade to give the design a more dramatic effect? What was he thinking when he added those curlicues on the side, like a little flourish or afterthought? The texture of the paper and the way the ink bleeds into it add a tactile quality, making the design feel alive and immediate. I think of other artists who’ve played with vase forms like this, from ancient Greek pottery to contemporary ceramics. There’s a conversation happening across time, with artists riffing off each other, remixing ideas. It’s like they’re all in a band together, each adding their own unique voice to the song. Ultimately, this vase is a reminder that art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas that can be both timeless and timely.