Bemanning op een schip bij Malye Karmakuly (Nova Zembla) c. 1880 - 1888

This pencil sketch, "Bemanning op een schip bij Malye Karmakuly (Nova Zembla)," by Louis Apol is a fleeting depiction of a ship in the icy landscape of Nova Zembla. Apol, known for his maritime sketches, captures the essence of a moment with gestural lines that convey the wind, water, and the ship's presence. While the scene is not fully realized, it is a testament to Apol's observational skills and his ability to evoke a sense of place with a few strokes of his pencil.