Paar lopende benen 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing of walking legs, probably in his studio with graphite on paper. I love the freedom of the line here; you can feel the artist really looking. It’s kind of amazing what a few simple lines can do—how they suggest movement, weight, and form. You can imagine Cachet quickly capturing what he saw. But this drawing probably happened over a longer period, shifting and emerging through trial, error, and intuition. It reminds me of other painters and sketchers like Degas who are interested in the body. Do you see how the legs aren't perfect? How the lines overlap and intersect? That’s where the magic happens. It embraces ambiguity and uncertainty and opens up space for our imaginations. It’s as if the artist is saying, “Here’s what I saw, but feel free to see it your way too.”