Wall Art: Impressionist South African Landscape Oil Painting by Charles van der Merwe, 1984

Wall Art: Impressionist South African Landscape Oil Painting by Charles van der Merwe, 1984

R 2,250.00
R 2,250.00
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Wall Art: Impressionist South African Landscape Oil Painting by Charles van der Merwe, 1984
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Wall Art: Impressionist South African Landscape Oil Painting by Charles van der Merwe, 1984

Wall Art: Impressionist South African Landscape Oil Painting by Charles van der Merwe, 1984

This is 2 of 3 Pieces by the same Artist. Be sure to secure this if you want the combined set.

This impressive original mid-century oil landscape portrays a serene riverside village tucked away in the rural South African countryside.

Utilizing expressive palette knife work and thick impasto applications, the composition features structured whitewashed cottages juxtaposed against towering native trees and a soft, hazy afternoon sky. The lower foreground is defined by textured earth running along a deep blue river channel, creating a beautiful contrast.

Place this beautifully framed artwork as a central mantle piece, within a curated gallery wall arrangement, or atop an office desk easel to bring historic texture and authentic South African character into a modern interior space.

Original Intended Use: Premium residential wall art and private gallery decoration. Alternate Suggested Use: Statement mantle vignette focal piece or independent desktop easel display.
More Details
  • Late 20th-century independent South African landscape painters remained dedicated to capturing regional light conditions and local architectural features using traditional plein-air techniques.
  • The piece is executed with highly sculptural oil layering on standard canvas board, a hallmark technique of independent regional artists of the era.
  • Fine Art Verso & Signature Note: Hand-signed signature "CHARLES VAN DER MERWE " is clearly visible in dark pigment on the lower-left corner of the canvas board.
  • The verso displays the raw, untreated backboard face, structural framing wire, and a prominent vintage hand-written pencil lot or inventory number "36" inscribed on the backing board frame.
Did you Know?

Original independent artworks from the late apartheid era serve as vital visual records of rural landscapes, documenting unvarnished architectural patterns, localized tree growth, and community layouts before urban developments transformed the region.
Origin & Era

Made in South Africa, 1984, making this oil painting 42 years old.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 22cm, Width 28cm, Depth 4cm (Frame Outer Dimensions).
Vintage Condition

Good vintage condition.

Visible Flaws: The outer dark wood frame shows minor shelf wear, light scuffs, and historical rubbing along the corners. Faint, natural age patina is visible across the canvas face, with light age-appropriate discolouration along the inner edge of the fabric mat border.
Price
R 2,250.00
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