Gezicht op de haven van Vardø c. 1880 - 1887

"Gezicht op de haven van Vardø" (View of the Harbor of Vardø) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, created between 1880 and 1887. The sketch depicts a simple, yet evocative, view of a harbor, possibly Vardø in Norway, a location Apol visited during his travels. The artist uses loose, gestural lines to capture the essence of the scene, emphasizing the feeling of movement and light on the water. This sketch exemplifies Apol's interest in capturing the fleeting moments of nature, a characteristic of his plein-air style. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its artistic merit.