Rokend bemanningslid (Lowie) op wacht c. 1880 - 1886

This simple pencil sketch titled *Rokend bemanningslid (Lowie) op wacht* ("Smoking Crew Member (Lowie) on Watch") by Dutch artist Louis Apol, is an example of a quick study, possibly drawn from life. Created between 1880 and 1886, the artwork depicts a sailor, possibly the artist's friend, Louwie, in profile, smoking a pipe while standing at attention. It is a fleeting moment captured in the loose, expressive lines of Apol's drawing, characteristic of his style. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the artist's practice and his interest in everyday scenes.