Klok c. 1830 - 1850

This drawing, "Klok," by Firma Feuchère presents a detailed rendering of a clock tower. The artwork distinguishes itself through its linear precision and intricate detailing. The muted palette of graphite on paper evokes a sense of timelessness and contemplation. The structure is composed of a multi-tiered arrangement, ascending from a broad, ornate base featuring figurative sculptures to a clock face crowned with an elaborate spire. This progression creates a dynamic interplay of verticality and intricate ornamentation. The clock face acts as a pivotal point, symbolizing temporality and human attempts to measure and control time. The drawing can be interpreted through the lens of structuralism. The clock tower embodies a system, a framework of organized components working in concert to achieve a unified function, and a semiotic code reflecting cultural values, technological advancement and social hierarchies. The linear quality, along with the geometric patterns of the drawing, emphasize its inherent structure. As such, the drawing invites viewers to interpret its symbolic and functional dimensions in relation to the cultural discourse of time and progress.