Gezicht op een vervallen gebouw c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen made this drawing, "Gezicht op een vervallen gebouw," or "View of a dilapidated building," using pencil. Eversen, who lived from 1818 to 1897, was part of a cultural moment fascinated by the urban landscape and its changes. His choice to depict a building in disrepair is fascinating when we consider the rapid urbanization of 19th-century Europe. The sketch captures a sense of decay but also hints at the stories and lives that once filled these spaces. Who were the inhabitants? What caused the building to fall into disrepair? It’s a reminder that progress often leaves remnants behind. Eversen's sensitivity to the architectural and social decay invites reflection on the lives and communities impacted by urban development. He prompts us to consider the human cost of progress and the memories embedded in forgotten spaces.