Gezicht op een straat c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen made this street view drawing with graphite on paper. Its pale tonality and unfinished quality give the impression of a fleeting moment captured, almost like a hazy memory. The composition, dominated by the angular architecture of the buildings, invites us into a space where lines converge and diverge. The light sketch style reduces the buildings to their basic geometric forms, and creates a sense of depth with a simple but effective use of perspective. Eversen does not present a polished, idealized scene, but rather a raw, candid glimpse of urban life. The handwritten notes on the drawing's left edge and at the top add a layer of semiotic complexity, hinting at personal reflections. The structure of this drawing extends beyond mere representation; it's an exploration of how we perceive and document our environment. The sketch challenges the idea of a fixed, objective reality, inviting us to consider the subjective act of seeing and interpreting.