IJsbergen in de Barentszzee 1880

"IJsbergen in de Barentszzee," a 1880 sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, depicts a minimalist landscape of two icebergs against a vast, open sky. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes simple lines to capture the stark beauty of the Arctic landscape, showcasing Apol's skill in capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail. This study in graphite, while seemingly unfinished, reveals the artist's meticulous observation of the natural world and his preference for a restrained artistic approach.