Bemanningslid leunt tegen een sloep c. 1880 - 1886

This pencil sketch, titled "Bemanningslid leunt tegen een sloep", is a work by Dutch artist Louis Apol. Created between 1880 and 1886, it depicts a crew member leaning against a boat, captured in a quick, gestural style. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Apol's ability to capture the essence of a moment with minimal lines and shading. It offers a glimpse into the artist's practice of sketching everyday life, highlighting the realities of maritime labor and the Dutch nautical tradition.