Figuur met een bolle buik 1874 - 1945

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing, Figuur met een bolle buik, with pencil on paper. It’s all about the process of seeing and marking, the start of something. I love the delicate, searching lines, almost like a dance. You can feel the artist figuring things out, redrawing contours, deciding what to keep and what to let fade away. Look at the belly, how it’s suggested with this soft, rounded shape that implies volume without fully defining it. The lines are thin but purposeful, they’re like whispers of form, gently suggesting the figure’s presence. And the paper itself is part of the story, the subtle grain adding texture and depth to the drawing. This reminds me of Cy Twombly’s sketches, the way he captured movement and energy with just a few simple lines. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to be polished or perfect, it can be raw, spontaneous, and full of life.