Gerrit Pitout Original - Namibia

Original Artwork by
Gerrit Pitout

Gerrit was born in Klerksdorp and matriculated in Barberton. He studied at the University of Pretoria, and with further study at the University of South Africa.  He gained his honours in art history and also obtained his SA title in photography. 

Gerrit held his first exhibition at the age of 16 and later he and his deceased wife Alida Pitout have held large exhibitions in America, Israel, Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Lowveld. Sotheby’s auctioneers have sold some of their artwork.

Gerrit became known through his distinctive handling of water paint, as well as his oil paintings of the Sossusvlei in the Namib.  His oil paintings are strong with the use of strong lines. He highlights his knowledge of the veld especially the dessert. Gerrit believes depicting the dessert either at dawn or sundown with strong contrasting colours.

What make his works so powerful is the simplicity thereof as well as his use of colours he achieves great depth and atmosphere. He also makes use of the paper’s texture to make his works more striking.

Boredom never features and his work is commercial in nature. His work is also unique; there is never any duplication of paintings.

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"Namibia" The artist is known for his dessert, bushveld and Kalahari scenes capturing the harshness and beauty of nature.

The painting is unframed. The size is 1210 x 760mm.

Collection in Pretoria, Gauteng is preferred but
Courier service could be arranged with additional shipping charges.