Gezicht op een cairn te Nova Zembla, mogelijk in de Kruisbaai c. 1880 - 1887

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, titled "Gezicht op een cairn te Nova Zembla, mogelijk in de Kruisbaai," depicts a landscape scene likely from the artist's travels to Nova Zembla, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The work, dating from c. 1880 - 1887, showcases Apol's interest in capturing the natural beauty of remote environments. The composition, featuring a cairn (a man-made pile of stones) against a backdrop of mountains and water, suggests the artist's appreciation for the dramatic and austere landscapes he encountered during his expeditions. The sketch's delicate lines and loose, expressive strokes evoke a sense of spontaneity and observation, characteristic of Apol's artistic practice.