Gezicht op een rij huizen c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen's 'Gezicht op een rij huizen' presents a skeletal cityscape, articulated through minimal pencil strokes on paper. The composition is a layered arrangement of geometric forms representing buildings, with a subtle evocation of depth through the tentative lines suggesting perspective. Eversen's sketch, with its bare essence, invites us to consider the architecture not as solid structures but as fluctuating entities. The absence of detail shifts focus onto the underlying structure. We see the skeletal framework that supports the facade of urban life. The unrefined strokes challenge our perception of stability by revealing the impermanent nature of the built environment. Consider how the simplicity of line is a deliberate choice, allowing for a semiotic reading where less signifies more. The sketch operates as a sign, directing us to deconstruct our understanding of urban space, prompting a reconsideration of the fundamental forms that constitute our surroundings.