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View of a cairn at Nova Zembla, possibly in Cross Bay
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View of a cairn at Nova Zembla, possibly in Cross Bay

Louis Apol · c. 1880-07 - c. 1880-09 · geruit papier; chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A cairn is a pile of stones under which messages were left. In the background possibly the schooner Willem Barentsz. Sheet 73 verso from a sketchbook with 110 sheets made during the expedition to Nova Zembla in 1880.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
schetsboekbladships (in general)boulder, stoneKruisbaaiNova Zembla expedities 1880
Credit lineGezicht op een cairn te Nova Zembla, mogelijk in de Kruisbaai. c. 1880-07 - c. 1880-09. Louis Apol. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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