Schip 1880s

amateur sketch

light pencil work

ink paper printed

incomplete sketchy

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Schip" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, created in the 1880s. The simple yet detailed drawing depicts a sailboat with its sails unfurled, possibly capturing a fleeting moment of movement on the water. Apol's artistic style, characterized by his keen observations and minimalist approach, shines through in this piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This artwork exemplifies Apol's prolific exploration of nautical themes, offering a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the sea and its vessels.