Gebouw en een bemande boot 1880

"Gebouw en een bemande boot," a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, dates from 1880 and is held in the Rijksmuseum collection. The piece, characterized by its loose and gestural lines, depicts a small boat with a sail sailing past a building. The drawing, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, highlights Apol's skill in capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects. The simple composition and expressive lines create a sense of immediacy and dynamism, showcasing the artist's unique artistic language.