Reisverslag c. 1880 - 1887

"Reisverslag" (Travelogue) is a handwritten journal entry by Dutch artist Louis Apol, dating from between 1880 and 1887. The entry is part of a larger travel diary kept by the artist during a journey to the East Indies (now Indonesia). This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the artist's personal thoughts and observations during his travels, offering insights into his experiences and the daily life of a Dutch artist in the late 19th century. It demonstrates the genre of "travelogue" in art, which explores personal experiences through artistic expression.