Gezicht op gebouwen aan een kanaal, mogelijk te Delft c. 1828 - 1897

This pencil drawing of canal-side buildings, possibly in Delft, was made by Adrianus Eversen sometime in the 19th century. The quick, light strokes of graphite on paper give it an unfinished, ephemeral feel. It is not just a preliminary sketch; it also reveals a great deal about the society that produced it. Eversen's choice of graphite and paper speaks to an interesting moment in industrial history, when these materials became widely available and affordable due to mass production. Graphite pencils, especially, democratized drawing, enabling both professional artists and amateurs to capture the world around them. Eversen's sketch offers a glimpse into the architecture and urban life of the time. The drawing may seem simple, but it embodies the era's changing landscape. It reminds us that every artwork, regardless of its medium, is deeply intertwined with social and economic forces.