Konijn en een zittende kat 1896

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet sketched "Konijn en een zittende kat," or "Rabbit and a sitting cat," with a pencil. Cachet lived through times of vast social change in the Netherlands. During his life, the rise of the middle class reshaped societal norms and values. His animal sketches reflect an intimacy that was reflective of a shift to more domestic comforts and pastimes. The quick and light nature of the sketch offers a window into the more personal and emotional connection the artist had with the animals. The rabbit, gazing upwards, evokes a sense of vulnerability. In contrast, the composed cat creates a sense of quiet observation. These depictions mirror human experiences. The artwork captures a moment of quiet companionship and invites us to consider our relationships with the creatures around us, reflecting the emotional and social values of Cachet's changing world.