Gabriel de Jongh Cape landscape painting

GABRIEL DE JONGH (SA 1913 - 2004)

'CAPE LANDSCAPE WITH FARMHOUSE'

OIL ON FREDRIK STRETCHED CANVAS

PAINTING SIZE : 60,5CM X 91,5CM 

FRAME SIZE : 92CM X 113CM

HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST

ORIGINAL ORNATE FRAME

PAINTING SURFACE HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED

PAINTING CONDITION : GOOD (NO DAMAGE)

FRAME CONDITION : GOOD (MINOR AGEING)

IMAGES FORM PART OF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION

Gabriel de Jongh was a renowned South African landscape artist, son of master landscape painter Tinus de Jongh. Born in Cape Town, Gabriel inherited his father's passion for capturing the unique beauty of the South African landscape. He developed a distinct style, characterized by warm colors, soft light, and meticulous attention to detail.

Gabriel's most iconic works feature Cape landscapes with farmhouses, showcasing the serene and rustic charm of the region. His paintings often depicted rolling hills, verdant valleys, and traditional Cape Dutch architecture, infused with a sense of nostalgia and tranquility.

Throughout his career, Gabriel de Jongh exhibited locally and internationally, earning numerous awards and accolades. His work is represented in prominent collections, including the South African National Gallery and private collections worldwide.