Gezicht op een straat en een roeiboot c. 1828 - 1897

Adrianus Eversen made this pencil sketch, "Gezicht op een straat en een roeiboot", offering a glimpse into his artistic process. The work is divided into two distinct registers, each presenting a scene with remarkable economy. The upper section features a boat, rendered with a few well-placed lines, suggesting form and volume with minimal detail. The lower section depicts buildings along a street, again sketched with a lightness that captures their essence without elaborate description. Eversen uses line to define the architectural space, hinting at the structures' depth and character. The sketch's aesthetic lies in its simplicity and the structural framework it provides. It destabilizes the conventional notion of finished artwork, inviting viewers to engage with the preliminary stages of artistic creation. It is through this engagement with the artist's initial vision that we understand how Eversen constructs his world, reducing it to its most fundamental elements.