Jacob Hendrik Pierneef As Printmaker (Dual language)

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef As Printmaker / Jacob Hendrik Pierneef As Drukkemaker is a dual-language (English/Afrikaans) catalogue authored by Margaret Vorster and published by the Johannesburg Art Gallery in 1986. This deep study places Pierneefthe celebrated South African landscape artistfirmly in the context of printmaking, focusing on his output in etchings, woodcuts, lithographs and other graphic media. The volume brings together technical analysis and visual scholarship to illuminate a facet of Pierneef's work often overshadowed by his painted canvases.

Vorster's commentary outlines Pierneef's artistic evolution from painter to printmaker, detailing how he adapted his characteristic stylised landscapes to the constraints and opportunities of print media. Each print is examined for composition, line, shadow and form, and Vorster dissects the symbolism Pierneef infused into his graphic works. The book includes high-quality reproductionsplates that display his mastery of black-and-white imagery along with explanations of his studio practice, tools, and influences. Her research reflects archival material and correspondence that shed light on Pierneef's creative process.

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef As Printmaker is a must-have for print collectors, art historians, and lovers of South African art. It offers a focused, scholarly lens on Pierneef's less commonly studied graphic work, making it both a reference and a tribute. As a limited museum publication, it also appeals to serious book collectors and serves as a meaningful resource in any art library.