Gezicht op de kustlijn van Nova Zembla 1880

"Gezicht op de kustlijn van Nova Zembla" is a pencil sketch by Louis Apol depicting a coastal landscape. The artwork captures a subtle and understated beauty, emphasizing the vastness of the terrain with its hazy, distant horizon and simple lines. Created in 1880, this piece provides insight into Apol's artistic style and his interest in the natural world. This sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Apol's ability to convey a sense of place through minimalist means, inviting viewers to imagine the vastness of the Arctic landscape.