Gerda Mans (SA 20th C) Oil on Board, Landscape with Boabab Tree, Signed, 79 x 108cm

This painting captures a serene yet striking landscape, featuring a majestic, ancient baobab tree as its centerpiece. The tree's gnarled, leafless branches stretch dramatically against a soft, pastel sky with hints of clouds, evoking a sense of timelessness and resilience. The surrounding savanna is rendered in warm earth tonesgolden browns and muted greensdotted with sparse vegetation and distant, smaller trees, leading the eye toward a subtle range of mountains on the horizon. The composition exudes a quiet, almost melancholic beauty, perfect for a collector seeking a piece that blends natural grandeur with emotional depth. Framed in an ornate gold frame with intricate detailing, this artwork adds a touch of elegance to any space.