Twee figuurstudies en een boogconstructie c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen created this sketch of figures and a building in the Netherlands sometime in the mid-19th century. It's made with pencil, pen, and brush in brown and gray ink. The fashion of the gentlemen suggests a rising middle class, emulating the dress codes of wealthier merchants and professionals. Eversen's urban scenes, often of Amsterdam and The Hague, catered to the tastes of this emerging bourgeoisie, whose patronage reshaped the art market. It is crucial to remember that Eversen's sketches weren't produced in a vacuum. They reflect the social aspirations of his time. In many of his finished paintings, Eversen meticulously rendered architectural details, hinting at the historical and cultural significance of each structure. By studying these elements, along with period documents, we can gain insights into the intersection of art, architecture, and social life in 19th-century Netherlands.