GABRIEL DE JONGH ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING — HOUT BAY

A particularly attractive original Cape landscape by renowned South African artist Gabriel Cornelis de Jongh (19132004), depicting Hout Bay framed by its dramatic surrounding mountains.

De Jongh captures the turquoise sweep of the bay, pale beach, rugged mountain slopes and indigenous Cape vegetation with the atmospheric light and accomplished brushwork for which his Western Cape landscapes are especially admired.

This is a beautifully balanced and immediately recognisable Cape composition. The elevated viewpoint draws the eye through the sunlit foreground and across the water toward the mountains, creating an exceptional sense of depth and place.

The work is signed Gabriel de Jongh at the lower left and is executed in oil on canvas mounted on board.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist: Gabriel Cornelis de Jongh

Nationality: South African

Dates: 19132004

Title/subject: Hout Bay

Medium: Oil on canvas mounted on board

Image size: Approximately 43 × 59 cm, excluding frame

Signature: Signed lower left

Frame: Substantial ornate gilt frame, ready to hang

Gabriel de Jongh was the son of celebrated landscape painter Tinus de Jongh. After studying and working in South Africa and Britain, he became particularly well known for his atmospheric depictions of the Western Cape, including Hout Bay, the Cape mountains, historic homesteads and rural landscapes.

This is an appealing original work for a serious South African art collection, Cape home, corporate interior or overseas buyer wanting an authentic view of the Cape Peninsula.

Courier or specialist art transport is for the purchasers account. Realistic offers will be considered!