Schip voor een ijsschots in de Barentszzee c. 1880 - 1886

This pencil drawing, "Schip voor een ijsschots in de Barentszzee" by Louis Apol, depicts a ship sailing past an iceberg in the Barents Sea. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, dates to 1880-1886 and captures the essence of the Arctic landscape in a minimalist style. Apol, known for his marine paintings and drawings, utilized a simple yet effective technique, capturing the ship's form and the rough texture of the iceberg with subtle shading. This piece serves as a glimpse into Apol's artistic exploration of the maritime world and its challenges.