Decoratief ornament met vier leeuwen met twee koppen 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this decorative ornament with watercolor and pencil. What strikes us first is the symmetry, the way the composition is anchored around a vertical axis. The muted palette of grays, yellows, and browns gives the artwork a somewhat reserved feel. Yet, the ornamental style suggests a confluence of design influences that reflect the aesthetic and cultural landscape of the early 20th century. The double-headed lions create a play of mirroring and doubling. The overall structure suggests a deeper commentary on themes of duality, mirroring, and symmetry, perhaps reflecting the artist's interest in the symbolist movement. Note how the artist destabilizes any fixed or singular interpretation. The ornament serves as an intellectual game, challenging the viewer to decode the underlying principles that govern its creation. The rigid lines of the grid offer a structure, highlighting the work's artificial construction. It's a visual puzzle, where form and meaning are intertwined.