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Pierneef, Jacob (1886-1957)
'Wilde
Seiring Bome'
Linocut
203mm x 306mm
SOLD
'Hermanus Old Harbour'
Linocut
220mm x 270mm
'Matala 1944'
Linocut
205mm x 250mm
SOLD
'No Title' signed Pierneef
Linocut
200mm x 250mm
SOLD
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| Jacob Pierneef was born in Pretoria. He and his family spent time in exile in Holland during the Anglo-Boer war where he received some formal training at the Rotterdam Academy. On return to South Africa, although employed variously, he continued to paint. Early influences and guidance was from Anton van Wouw and Frans Oerder. George Smithard taught him graphic art and the principles of etching and woodcuts. Inspiration came from San rock art and the decorative art of the black people of South Africa. In 1930
Pierneef was commissioned to create murals for the Johannesburg station, the undertaking took three years. Several other official commissions followed. Much time towards the end of his life was spent in the field. “The landscape was the artist’s oyster; faithful naturalistic drawings are a final affirmation of his lifelong homage.” |
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'Landscape with
Willow Trees'
Watercolour
295mm x 395mm
SOLD
'Boerehuis,
Silverton, Pretoria'
Linocut
260mm x 205mm
SOLD
signed 'Pierneef
1926'
Linocut
SOLD
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