Decoratief ontwerp 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this decorative design with brush and black ink on paper. I can imagine him working intuitively, letting the forms emerge through the act of painting itself. The painting is constructed through vertical gestures, thick black marks interspersed with swirling curvilinear forms. These shapes undulate and dance across the surface, creating a dynamic rhythm. It's like he's having a conversation with the ink, allowing it to guide his hand. It makes me think about other painters who explored similar territory, like Hilma af Klint. There is a fluidity and openness in the creation of the piece that leaves space for multiple interpretations. It reminds us that painting is about process, and the ongoing exchange of ideas between artists across time. It’s less about fixed meanings, and more about the embodied expression and embracing ambiguity.