This beautiful painting shows the Cape Town Waterfront and Table Mountain in the distance. The sailboat with the orange sails is the "Spirit of Victoria" and the one with the white sails is the "Esperance." Both are favorites of tourists for sunset cruises. In the distance is the modern city of Cape Town, South Africa.
Beautifully detailed, the painting is almost three dimensional and the ripples in the water seem to create the sound and feeling of being on the dock of this historic site which dates back to the late 1600's.
The original is gallery-wrapped and so it is ready to be hung without framing. However, it can be removed from its stretchers for safe and economical international shipment.
The painting measures 838mm by 628mm.
Please allow 2 days for local delivery around Cape Town, 1 week for national delivery in South Africa, and 3 weeks for International delivery outside South Africa (DHL). You may also pick up directly from our premises in Sea Point, Cape Town at no charge.
About the Artist:
According to the Ico Gallery in New York, "Dr. Michael Durst is one of the most exciting South African artists. As a psychologist, Dr. Durst’s paintings create not only beauty for the beholder, but also a state of relaxation and healing. His work combines realism with impressionism, evoking an emotional link to the heart—thus the name: “Heartscapes.” His exhibitions in Cape Town, the Netherlands and New York have received rave reviews and gained Dr. Durst international renown.
Dr. Durst loves to paint the beauty of Cape Town--especially the Waterfront, Table Mountain, ocean views, spring flowers, and the vineyards.
Reviews:
ART FOR THE HEART by Hilary Benjamin, The Atlantic Sun, September, 2007
WHEN ART AND MATHS ADD UP by Wendyl Martin, The Argus, November 2011
Exhibitions:
2004-2006 Sun International Gallery, Cape Town
2008 The Blue Dolphin Gallery in the Netherlands
2009 "Perspectives of Reality" Ico Gallery, New York
"The Rhythmic Figure" Ico Gallery, New York
2011 "7 Wonders of the World" Machu Picchu Gallery, India
2011 "Cape Professional Artists" Kirstenbosch Garden
Solo Exhibitions:
2007 “Heartscapes of the Cape” Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2008 “Postcards from the Heart of Cape Town,” Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town
2009 "Magical Moments in Sea Point" Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
2011 "The Wonders of Fractal Art" Eclectic Gallery, Cape Town
Private Collections:
In South Africa, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Chile, Turkey and the United States.
The original is gallery-wrapped but can easily be removed from the stretchers and rolled in a heavy cardboard tube for safe international shipment for $35.00.
