Schetsboek met 38 bladen betekend tijdens de expeditie naar Nova Zembla in 1880 1880

This is the cover of a sketchbook created by Dutch artist Louis Apol during his 1880 expedition to Nova Zembla, a Russian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. The sketchbooks, measuring 153 mm by 232 mm, are now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The cover, made of a textured fabric, displays the word "ALBUM" in a simple, elegant font, hinting at the artistic documentation within. The worn condition of the cover reflects the harsh environment Apol endured during his journey, suggesting the sketchbook's role in documenting his exploration and artistic observations.