Gezicht op de Barentszzee met ijsschotsen 1880

"Gezicht op de Barentszzee met ijsschotsen" (View of the Barents Sea with Ice Floes) is a pencil sketch by Louis Apol, a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a distant view of a mountain range, likely in the Barents Sea region. The sketch, made in 1880, captures a simple yet atmospheric view of the sea and ice, showcasing Apol's keen observation of nature and his skillful use of graphite. The composition, with a minimalist approach, evokes a sense of vastness and isolation often associated with the Barents Sea.