IJsschots 1880

"IJsschots" (Ice Floe) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, dated 1880. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a single ice floe, rendered in a delicate and subtle style. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the textural quality of the ice. This simple yet evocative sketch demonstrates Apol's talent for capturing the essence of nature through his art, showcasing a typical example of his landscape studies.