Huizen c. 1828 - 1897

This is Adrianus Eversen’s sketch of Huizen, rendered in pencil. The composition is dominated by the angular roofs and the fenestration of various forms, creating a staccato rhythm across the surface. Eversen’s delicate linework, rather than depicting a building, reveals an underlying structure of architectural forms. The semiotic system at play here involves windows, walls, and roofs functioning as signs, not of a specific place, but of a generalized ‘house’. The sketch invites us to consider architecture not just as physical construction, but as a play of signs and meanings. The texture of the paper itself becomes integral, its roughness contrasting with the precise lines, suggesting a dialogue between form and material. The sketch isn't just an architectural study; it’s an exploration of how we perceive and codify the world around us. It's an invitation to find structure and meaning in the mundane, questioning the very act of representation and interpretation.