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

Adrianus Eversen made this sketch of a street and canal in the Netherlands in the 19th century. The sketch offers us a glimpse into the urban environment of the time. Canals were not merely picturesque features but crucial arteries for trade and transport, shaping the economic and social life of Dutch cities. Eversen, by focusing on this common scene, perhaps aimed to capture the everyday reality of his society. He was among a group of artists interested in the urban landscape, with the goal of representing the society of the time. To understand this work better, it is important to know Dutch urban history and the role of canals in the nation’s economy and culture. By consulting historical records, urban plans, and economic data from the period, we can start to interpret what this sketch meant for both the artist and his intended audience.