Louis Apol (1850–1936), Follower of - Le crépuscule hivernal
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Louis Apol, Le crépuscule hivernal, 19th century oil on panel landscape from France, sold with frame.
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Louis Apol (1850–1936) – Dutch Winter Landscape – Oil on Panel
Magnificent oil on panel by the renowned Dutch painter Louis Apol (1850–1936), prominent representative of the Haagse School and one of the Netherlands’ most valued landscapists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially famed for his evocative depictions of wintry landscapes.
The work portrays a tranquil rural Dutch landscape covered in snow, crossed by a canal with calm waters. On the right a small boat lies beside the shore and a traditional house partially hidden among the trees, while on the left a snowy path leads toward the horizon, where a diminutive human figure appears.
The composition stands out for its delicate treatment of twilight light, with a sky of golden, ochre and grayish tones that subtly reflects on the water. The loose, expressive brushwork, especially visible in the vegetation, the reflections, and the snowy surfaces, provides a notable richness of textures and an atmosphere of serenity and contemplation.
Style and artistic context
The painting is a characteristic example of Dutch naturalist landscape painting developed in the second half of the 19th century, linked to the Haagse School, a movement that renewed Dutch landscape tradition by giving greater attention to atmospheric effects, natural light, and direct representation of the rural environment.
In this composition one can appreciate the main qualities associated with Louis Apol’s painting: mastery of tonal gradations, sensitivity to winter environments, and the ability to convey the stillness of nature through a restrained and harmonious palette.
His pictorial language combines the tradition of Dutch Romantic landscape with a freer, more atmospheric execution, close to the concerns of European Impressionism.
About the artist
Louis Apol was born in The Hague in 1850 and died in the same city in 1936. He trained with Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers and Pieter Stortenbeker, developing an important artistic career within the celebrated Haagse School.
From his early years he earned recognition for his landscapes, especially for his representations of snowy forests, frozen canals, and rural winter scenes.
In 1875, one of his paintings was acquired by the Dutch State for the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a recognition that solidified his artistic prestige.
In 1880 he participated in an Arctic expedition aboard the ship Willem Barentsz, an experience that deepened his interest in snowy and icy landscapes and in the particular luminous effects of polar environments.
His production is part of the Dutch landscape tradition of the 19th century and is represented in important public and private collections.
Features of the work
Author: Louis Apol (1850–1936).
School: Dutch, Haagse School.
Technique: oil on panel.
Epoch: late 19th – early 20th century.
Style: naturalist landscape painting with impressionist influence.
Theme: Dutch winter landscape with canal, boat and rural architecture.
Presentation: framed.
The work is presented with an elegant gilded frame of classical ornamentation, which enhances the traditional character of the composition. The frame is included as a gift, with no commercial value, so any possible defect in it will not be a ground for claim.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packed and protected, using professional materials suitable to its characteristics, to ensure maximum safety during transport.
Any potential customs duties, import taxes, or additional charges related to non-EU destinations, islands, and territories with special tax regimes will be the buyer’s responsibility.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateLouis Apol (1850–1936) – Dutch Winter Landscape – Oil on Panel
Magnificent oil on panel by the renowned Dutch painter Louis Apol (1850–1936), prominent representative of the Haagse School and one of the Netherlands’ most valued landscapists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially famed for his evocative depictions of wintry landscapes.
The work portrays a tranquil rural Dutch landscape covered in snow, crossed by a canal with calm waters. On the right a small boat lies beside the shore and a traditional house partially hidden among the trees, while on the left a snowy path leads toward the horizon, where a diminutive human figure appears.
The composition stands out for its delicate treatment of twilight light, with a sky of golden, ochre and grayish tones that subtly reflects on the water. The loose, expressive brushwork, especially visible in the vegetation, the reflections, and the snowy surfaces, provides a notable richness of textures and an atmosphere of serenity and contemplation.
Style and artistic context
The painting is a characteristic example of Dutch naturalist landscape painting developed in the second half of the 19th century, linked to the Haagse School, a movement that renewed Dutch landscape tradition by giving greater attention to atmospheric effects, natural light, and direct representation of the rural environment.
In this composition one can appreciate the main qualities associated with Louis Apol’s painting: mastery of tonal gradations, sensitivity to winter environments, and the ability to convey the stillness of nature through a restrained and harmonious palette.
His pictorial language combines the tradition of Dutch Romantic landscape with a freer, more atmospheric execution, close to the concerns of European Impressionism.
About the artist
Louis Apol was born in The Hague in 1850 and died in the same city in 1936. He trained with Johannes Franciscus Hoppenbrouwers and Pieter Stortenbeker, developing an important artistic career within the celebrated Haagse School.
From his early years he earned recognition for his landscapes, especially for his representations of snowy forests, frozen canals, and rural winter scenes.
In 1875, one of his paintings was acquired by the Dutch State for the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a recognition that solidified his artistic prestige.
In 1880 he participated in an Arctic expedition aboard the ship Willem Barentsz, an experience that deepened his interest in snowy and icy landscapes and in the particular luminous effects of polar environments.
His production is part of the Dutch landscape tradition of the 19th century and is represented in important public and private collections.
Features of the work
Author: Louis Apol (1850–1936).
School: Dutch, Haagse School.
Technique: oil on panel.
Epoch: late 19th – early 20th century.
Style: naturalist landscape painting with impressionist influence.
Theme: Dutch winter landscape with canal, boat and rural architecture.
Presentation: framed.
The work is presented with an elegant gilded frame of classical ornamentation, which enhances the traditional character of the composition. The frame is included as a gift, with no commercial value, so any possible defect in it will not be a ground for claim.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packed and protected, using professional materials suitable to its characteristics, to ensure maximum safety during transport.
Any potential customs duties, import taxes, or additional charges related to non-EU destinations, islands, and territories with special tax regimes will be the buyer’s responsibility.
Seller's Story
At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece.
Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering.
Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context.
We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest.
At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Attribution
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Artist
Louis Apol (1850–1936)
Title of artwork
Le crépuscule hivernal
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition
Height
26 cm
Width
35 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Period
19th century
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