Hoekpand met een trap voor de ingang 1849 - 1895

Here we see Willem Koekkoek's pencil drawing, "Hoekpand met een trap voor de ingang," its sketched lines bringing a corner building to life on paper. The composition is immediately striking, split between the blank left page and the architectural sketch to the right. The building's facade is rendered with quick, assured strokes, capturing its geometric essence: the rectangular windows, the sharp angles of the entrance steps, and the contrast between light and shadow. The sketch utilises a semiotic language, where each line functions as a signifier, coming together to construct a coherent image of urban architecture. The drawing isn't about perfect representation but about the play of forms and spaces. Koekkoek’s hand is evident in the varying line weights and the textures created through hatching and cross-hatching. The drawing invites us to consider how space is constructed and perceived, using a simple medium to explore the complex interplay between form, function, and representation. It reminds us that a drawing is not just a depiction but an active construction of reality.