Ontwerpen voor een schouw c. 1905 - 1906

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing, "Ontwerpen voor een schouw," with graphite on paper. Imagine Cachet sitting in a room somewhere, thinking about fire, warmth, and the hearth as the heart of a home. I imagine him, the graphite stick in his hand, lightly and delicately mapping out the structure of these fireplaces. He’s playing with depth and perspective, offering us not just one design but multiple viewpoints on his vision. It's like he’s thinking aloud, letting the pencil wander and explore possibilities. Look at the floral details, like little dances across the surface. They soften the architectural lines, giving a sense of organic life to these otherwise static objects. And notice how the lines aren't perfect; there’s a wobble and sketchiness that makes it feel intimate, as if you’re looking over the artist's shoulder. It makes me want to grab a pencil and start doodling, seeing where the lines might take me.