Gezicht op Nova Zembla c. 1880 - 1887

"Gezicht op Nova Zembla" is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Louis Apol, created between 1880 and 1887. This quick, gestural drawing captures a landscape scene of Nova Zembla, a remote Russian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Apol's delicate lines suggest the rugged, mountainous terrain and the vast expanse of the icy waters. The drawing is a record of Apol's travels to the Arctic and showcases his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of a place through simple lines and forms. This artwork, currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into Apol's artistic practice and his fascination with the natural world.