Stadsgezicht met een brug c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen’s pencil drawing, "Stadsgezicht met een brug", captures a cityscape with a bridge, reflecting the artist's interest in urban environments during the 19th century. Eversen lived in a time of significant change and growing social stratification. While his paintings often present a picturesque view of daily life, it's worth questioning whose stories are foregrounded and whose are obscured. Looking closely at the drawing, consider the architecture: these buildings tell us about the community. Who lived here? Who had access to the spaces depicted? The bridge, a symbol of connection, also demarcates boundaries; who crosses it and who remains on either side? Eversen’s delicate lines invite us to ponder the lived experiences of people, and how class and social structures might have shaped their encounters with the urban landscape. Through Eversen's eyes, we see a world that invites both admiration and critical reflection.