Kerk te Malye Karmakuly, Nova Zembla c. 1880 - 1887

This pencil sketch by Louis Apol, titled "Kerk te Malye Karmakuly, Nova Zembla," is a quick, gestural depiction of a church on the island of Nova Zembla, Russia. Dating from between 1880 and 1887, it is part of a sketchbook held by the Rijksmuseum. The sketch is notable for its loose lines and rough form, capturing the essence of the subject rather than its precise details. This sketch exemplifies Apol's ability to capture the essence of a place through quick and expressive drawing.