Paar lopende benen 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this work called 'Paar lopende benen,' or 'Pair of Walking Legs,' with graphite on paper. Cachet is interested in gesture, the simple lines creating a sense of a figure in motion. Notice the repetition of lines around the legs and feet, creating a shadow or echo, heightening the sense of movement. The clothing is only loosely defined, it’s the legs that Cachet is interested in here, the way they propel us forward, the mechanics of walking. Look closely at the feet. See how they’re barely there, just suggested, but your mind fills in the gaps, you know what they are, you can imagine them walking, running, moving through space. It reminds me of a Cy Twombly drawing, immediate, playful, more concerned with the energy of the line than a perfect representation. And that, for me, is where the magic lies. Art isn't about showing us exactly what something *is*, but how it *feels*.