Ontwerpen voor een schouw c. 1905 - 1906

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this 'Ontwerpen voor een schouw' with pencil, giving us a glimpse into his design process. The sketch is all about lines, isn't it? Thin, tentative, like he's feeling his way through the idea, letting the design emerge as he goes. You can almost feel the graphite on the page, the way it catches the tooth of the paper, leaving a trail of gray. The lines aren't precious, they overlap and correct, building up the form bit by bit. Look closely at the detail on the face of the fireplace, the way the lines curve and loop, creating a sense of depth and texture. It reminds me of a Cy Twombly sketch, the way he used line to create a sense of movement and energy. It's not about perfection but about capturing a moment, a fleeting idea. That's what I love about sketches, they're so raw and immediate.