Ontwerp, vermoedelijk voor een meubel c. 1897 - 1898

This is Carel Adolph Lion Cachet's sketch, likely for a piece of furniture, rendered in pencil. The composition is an interplay of linear precision and suggestive form. The use of lines and the indication of dimensions, are an echo of architectural blueprints, yet the piece remains firmly in the realm of art. The sketch destabilizes traditional notions of furniture design by presenting it not as a purely functional object, but as a complex interplay of form and space. Note how Cachet uses the language of technical drawing to explore the aesthetic possibilities inherent in structural design. The lines create not just an outline but a structural framework. This suggests a deeper engagement with how design can both serve and transcend its practical purpose. The drawing challenges us to see beyond the object's function and to consider its potential as a site of artistic and intellectual exploration.