This beautiful painting is of the Schoongezicht Manor House of the Rustenberg Wine Estate near Cape Town, dates back to 1692. It is a beautiful example of the classic Dutch Colonial home, sitting at the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains.
When viewed at sunset, the painting transforms so the leaves on the trees magically seem to take on an amber glow of the early autumn yellows and rust colours.
“Manor House” has won Top Awards, (1st, 2nd or 3rd Place) in the following international competitions: “Luxury,””Famous Homes,” “Nostalgia,” “Architecture That Compliments Nature,” “ Unique Houses,” and “Views From Around the World.”
It has been featured at the “Cape Professional Artists” exhibition at Kirstenbosch Gardens.
It could be used as a beautiful decorative piece or for meditation or just to create a sense of peace and harmony. As a psychologist and heart-centered therapist, Dr. Durst, as always, has created visual experiences to connect to the heart.
This large artwork measures 84 cm by 62 cm by 5cm and is highly textured with many layers of acrylic paint and varnish to really bring out the contrasting colours and create a three dimensional effect.
The R5500 or best offer for the original painting is "direct from the artist" since gallery prices would be double or triple. The painting is currently stretched with a gallery wrap, i.e. painted on all four sides, so that no frame is necessary. The photos with the frame and in a room below are for illustrative purposes only and may not be according to scale.
This painting would look stunning in any room, office or waiting room.
About the Artist:
According to the Ico Gallery in New York, “Dr Michael Durst is one of today’s most versatile and accomplished contemporary artists. As a psychologist, his paintings create not only beauty but also a state of relaxation, evoking an emotional link to the heart-thus the name: Heartscapes.”
His exhibitions in Cape Town, the Netherlands, New York, India and Chicago have received rave reviews and gained him international renown. His work has won countless top awards from Fine Art International.
Copyright Notice: This artwork may not be copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without the written permission of Dr. G. M. Durst.
