Gevels 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing, Gevels, with pencil on paper. What strikes me most about this piece is the artist’s open process. It's not about hiding the scaffolding but rather embracing it. The paper is almost completely exposed, with thin graphite lines that seem to want to map out an architectural structure. Look at the upper left corner, notice how the artist uses a rubbing technique with the graphite to achieve a different texture from the rest of the drawing. The lines create an energetic movement, drawing you in and around the composition. It’s like a dance between the structural and the ephemeral. The drawing reminds me of the architectural studies of Carlo Scarpa. Both artists share a similar sense of line and attention to detail. Ultimately, this piece celebrates the beauty of the unfinished and the potential found in the process of creation.