Studieblad met schepen 1880

This pencil sketch, "Studie-blad met schepen" ("Study sheet with ships") by Dutch artist Louis Apol, is a collection of five quick sketches depicting ships at sea. Apol, known for his maritime paintings, likely created this piece as a preparatory study for a larger work. The loose, gestural lines and simplified forms indicate a focus on capturing the essence of movement and the interplay of light and shadow on the sails. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and demonstrates Apol's keen observation of nautical subjects.