Stadsgezicht in Kampen en een lantaarn van het stadhuis in Hattem c. 1828 - 1897

This is a pencil drawing titled "Stadsgezicht in Kampen en een lantaarn van het stadhuis in Hattem" by Adrianus Eversen. It consists of two architectural sketches which are rendered with very delicate and light marks, creating a sense of ethereality. The composition divides the paper into distinct zones, with the lantern and cityscape offset, establishing a dialogue between form and space. The linear quality of the drawing emphasizes the structural framework of the buildings, while the absence of shading keeps the image open to interpretation. Eversen uses a semiotic language of architectural form, where lines, angles, and shapes are stand-ins for cultural and historical meanings. The drawing's openness invites viewers to project their own understanding of urban space onto it. This work encourages us to reconsider the way we perceive and construct meaning from architectural elements, prompting us to question the relationship between the actual structure and its representation.