Hannes Harrs African Vessel print

HANNES HARRS (SA, 1927 - 2006)

"AFRICAN VESSEL"

1985

COLOUR LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER

PLATE SIZE : 10CM X 10CM

SHEET SIZE : 20CM X 20CM 

FRAMED SIZE : 42CM X 42CM

EDITION : /200

HAND SIGNED, NUMBERED & DATED IN PENCIL

 CONDITION : GOOD

 INCL NEW FRAME WITH 5 MATT BOARDS

COLLECTIONS

Johannesburg Art Gallery, ABSA Bank Art Gallery, Kimberly and Durban Art Galleries, Witwatersrand, Pretoria and RAU Universities, SASOL Art Collection, Greys Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, Stadthalle Eckernforde, Germany, The Saxon Hotel Johannesburg, Horst Brandt Collection, Reinhard Marx South Africa, Preussag Hanover, Germany and Cedrics Guest Lodge, De Waterkant Cape Town 

Hannes Harrs, a European-born artist, brought a unique perspective to South Africa's art scene. His fascination with Africa began in childhood, sparked by artefacts collected by his uncle, a ship's captain. These treasures, used in fertility rites and festivals, filled Harrs with wonder and ignited a lifelong passion.

In the 1950s, Harrs settled in South Africa, immersing himself in the continent's vibrant culture. Unlike many of his contemporaries, who superficially incorporated African elements into their work, Harrs delved deeper. He absorbed the rhythms, colors, forms, and textures of Africa, transfiguring them into a distinctive and authentic artistic voice.

Harrs' intellectual curiosity and creative genius allowed him to tap into the essence of Africa, setting him apart from other artists, even those born on the continent. His work is a testament to the power of cross-cultural exchange and the beauty of African inspiration, reinterpreted through a unique lens."