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A vibrant portrait by Gladys Mgudlandlu, showcasing expressive colors and unique stylistic elements.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979)

Gladys Nomfanekiso Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) is a renowned South African artist celebrated for her pivotal role in the art community. She stands out as one of the first African women in South Africa to hold a solo exhibition, reflecting her significant contributions to the nation's artistic landscape.

Her artistic style draws upon her rich cultural heritage and the natural beauty of her surroundings. Mgudlandlu is particularly noted for her vibrant depictions of indigenous birds, rural landscapes, and lively African villages. Her inaugural solo exhibition took place in Cape Town in 1961, setting the stage for her influential career, despite the deterioration of many of her gouache works over time.

Mgudlandlu's art not only showcases the essence of rural and township life but also provides valuable insights into South African culture. She received the prestigious Presidential Order of Ikhamanga in Silver, awarded posthumously in 2007, acknowledging her enduring impact on South African art. Her works are part of notable collections, including the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, further solidifying her legacy in the art market.

Three Nudes

Feast

Man And Donkey

Discipline

Vibrant landscape painting by Gladys Mgudlandlu, showcasing rich colors and dynamic forms.

Gladys Mgudlandlu, Landscape

A vibrant landscape painting by Gladys Mgudlandlu, created with gouache on paper laid down on board. The artwork features a harmonious blend of colors and dynamic forms, likely depicting natural elements such as hills, trees, or skies, reflecting Mgudlandlu's unique artistic vision.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979), African Woman With Pot

Woman In Traditional Dress

Birds

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979) A Woman Carrying Firewood

Discipline

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

GLADYS MGUDLANDLU, SOUTH AFRICAN 1925-1979, XHOSA WOMEN FROM THE TRANSKEI, Gouache, Framed: 17 3/4 x 22 in. (45.1 x 55.9 cm.)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Bantu women carrying baskets

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979) Three landscapes:

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) The artist as a schoolgirl

Gladys Mgudlandlu (SA 1925 - 1979) Acrylic on

Colorful gouache artwork depicting birds soaring over a vibrant field.

Gladys Mgudlandlu Birds Over A Field

This artwork features a dynamic scene of birds in flight above a lush, colorful field. Created by Gladys Mgudlandlu in 1962, the piece showcases her unique style and use of gouache on paper, emphasizing the beauty of nature and avian life.

Watercolour artwork depicting birds feeding their chicks in a nest, created by Gladys Mgudlandlu in 1967.

Gladys Mgudlandlu South African 1925-1979 - Birds Feeding Chicks In Nest

This watercolour artwork by Gladys Mgudlandlu, created in 1967, illustrates a tender moment of birds feeding their chicks in a nest. The piece captures the nurturing instinct of nature, showcasing vibrant colors and delicate details that highlight the artist's connection to wildlife. The dimensions of the artwork are 39 by 48 cm without the frame.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979), Landscape With Rondawels

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979), Girl Carrying Wood

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Dancing Woman

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) District Six, Cape Town

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979), Yellow Flowers

Gladys Mgudlandlu (SA 1925 - 1979) Acrylic on Paper, Mountain Landscape with Trees & Flowers, Signed & Dated 1960, 50 x 64

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Townscape (recto); Landscape (verso)

Kemang Wa Lehulere with Sopia Lehulere, Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 20th Century ), Does This Mirror Have a Memory 8 and Untitled (recto and verso)

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Mossel Bay

Gladys Mgudlandlu

Gladys Mgudlandlu - The Fall

This artwork, 'The Fall' by Gladys Mgudlandlu, features a dynamic composition rendered in watercolour and gouache on card. The piece likely showcases vivid colors and expressive forms, reflecting the artist's unique style and emotional depth, created around 1960.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Two eagles and a cobra

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Two eagles, circa 1964

A vibrant oil painting depicting a dancing woman, created by Gladys Mgudlandlu in 1965.

Gladys Mgudlandlu - A Dancing Woman

This artwork features a dynamic portrayal of a dancing woman, characterized by bold colors and expressive movement. Created by Gladys Mgudlandlu in 1965, the oil on canvas piece measures 35.5 by 20.5 cm, showcasing the artist's unique style and emotional depth.

Entwined Branches

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Birds of the forest

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Flowers In A Garden

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Spring In Peddie Forests, Viewed From Peak

Gregoire Boonzaier (SA 1909 - 2005) Oil, Coastal Village Landscape, Signed & Dated 1930, 30 x 34

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Cattle In A Landscape

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Mules Grazing

Gladys Mgudlandlu - A Woman Carrying Firewood

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) TWO

Gladys Mgudlandlu 1925-1979 South African

Gladys Mgudlandlu - Woman In Traditional Dress

GLADYS MGUDLANDLU (SOUTH AFRICAN, 1917-1979) Village scene signed and dated ‘Gladys.

MGUDLANDLU, Gladys (1925-1979, South African)

Mother And Child

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) MINI GIRLS signed and dated 1971 gouache 72,5 by 53,5cm LITERATURE Elza Miles, Nomfanekiso, Who Paints At Night: The Art Of Gladys Mgudlandlu, Fernwood Press, Cape Town, 2002, illustrated in colour p.26

MGUDLANDLU, Gladys (1925-1979, South African)

Gladys Mgudlandlu, Portrait

This portrait by Gladys Mgudlandlu features bold and vibrant colors typical of her gouache technique. The artwork likely captures the essence of the subject with expressive facial features and a dynamic composition, reflecting Mgudlandlu's distinctive artistic style.

MGUDLANDLU, Gladys (1925-1979, South African)

A Collection Of Works:

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) TWO WOMEN WITH POTS signed and dated 1970 gouache 49,5 by 75cm ILLUSTRATED

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) WOMAN IN TRADITIONAL DRESS signed and dated 1965 gouache 63 by 25cm

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) BIRDS IN A LANDSCAPE signed and dated 1962 gouache 49 by 58cm ILLUSTRATED

Gladys Mgudlandlu (SOUTH AFRICAN 1925-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) A BIRD AND TWO CHICKS signed and dated 1971 gouache 48,5 by 82,5cm Illustrated

MGUDLANDLU, GLADYS (SA 1925 - 1979) Felt tip pen

MGUDLANDLU, Gladys (1925-1979, South African)

A vibrant gouache artwork depicting cattle, created by Gladys Mgudlandlu in 1970.

Gladys Mgudlandlu Cattle

This artwork by Gladys Mgudlandlu, titled 'Gladys Mgudlandlu Cattle', features a lively representation of cattle, showcasing the artist's unique style. Created in gouache on paper, the piece is signed and dated 1970, reflecting the cultural essence of South Africa.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) GIRL

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) FOUR

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) A HOUSE BEYOND THE TREES signed and dated 1961 gouache 36 by 49cm Illustrated

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) PORTRAIT OF A WARRIOR signed and dated 1962 on board 64 by 44cm Illustrated

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979) Two Old Ladies Shopping On A Cold Day

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979), Drought

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

A vibrant gouache artwork by Gladys Mgudlandlu featuring three stylized birds, signed and dated 1964.

Gladys Mgudlandlu Three Birds

This artwork, titled 'Gladys Mgudlandlu Three Birds', showcases three stylized birds rendered in bright colors using gouache on paper. The piece, signed and dated 1964, reflects the artist's unique approach to depicting avian forms, likely incorporating elements of abstraction and cultural symbolism.

A vibrant gouache painting titled 'House Beyond the Trees' by Gladys Mgudlandlu, depicting a house surrounded by lush trees.

Gladys Mgudlandlu South African 1925-1979

This gouache artwork, 'House Beyond the Trees' by South African artist Gladys Mgudlandlu, features a colorful representation of a house nestled among verdant trees. Created in 1961, the piece showcases Mgudlandlu's unique style, reflecting her connection to the South African landscape.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925--1979) PORTR

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) FIGURE CARRYING

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) NYANGA LANDSCAPE

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) TWO XHOSA WOMEN SMOKING PIPES signed gouache 54,5 by 74cm Illustrated

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) HUTS

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) MULES

A woman depicted carrying firewood, showcasing cultural themes in Gladys Mgudlandlu's 1961 acrylic artwork.

Gladys Mgudlandlu, A Woman Carrying Firewood

This artwork by Gladys Mgudlandlu features a woman carrying firewood, reflecting the daily life and cultural practices of her community. The piece, created in 1961 using acrylic on card, likely employs vibrant colors and expressive forms characteristic of Mgudlandlu's style, emphasizing the strength and resilience of women in traditional roles.

Gladys Mgudlandlu 1925-1979 Two Girls Running Through A Forest signed and dated 1962 gouache 54,5 by 73,5cm

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1920-1979) HOUSES NEAR A ROADWAY canvas laid down on board 39,5 by 64cm ILLUSTRATED

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Xhosa women from the Transkei signed 'Gladys Mgudlandlu' l.r. gouache 45 x 56 cm. (17.75 x 22 in.) E2000-3000 Footnote: Mgudlandlu has depicted Xhosa women in their traditional dress. They wear tanned

Watercolour artwork titled 'Fire Mountain' by Gladys Mgudlandlu, showcasing vibrant colors and abstract forms.

Gladys Mgudlandlu - Fire Mountain

Gladys Mgudlandlu's 'Fire Mountain' is a captivating watercolour piece from 1960, featuring dynamic colors and abstract shapes that evoke the essence of a fiery landscape. The artwork measures 49.5 by 64 cm, reflecting a bold and expressive style that invites viewers to explore its emotional depth.

Colorful depiction of birds soaring over a vibrant field in Gladys Mgudlandlu's 1962 artwork.

Gladys Mgudlandlu - Birds Over A Field

In 'Birds Over A Field' by Gladys Mgudlandlu, vibrant colors depict a dynamic scene of birds soaring gracefully above a lush field. The artwork, created in 1962, showcases the artist's unique style and connection to nature, emphasizing movement and the beauty of the environment.

Colorful gouache artwork depicting township houses by Gladys Mgudlandlu.

Gladys Mgudlandlu - Township Houses

This vibrant gouache artwork by Gladys Mgudlandlu showcases a series of township houses, characterized by their unique architectural styles and lively colors. The piece is laid down on board, emphasizing the textures and details of the houses, reflecting the artist's connection to her environment.

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) TWO

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) THREE

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) LEAF FORMS signed and dated 1962 on board 90 by 29cm

Gladys Mgudlandlu (1925-1979) XHOSA FAIRYTALE gouache 37 by 51cm Literature: Elza Miles, 'Coming Home To Roost', Condenast, House and Garden, Johannesburg, August 1999, illustrated in colour on page 30

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) NYANGA

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) A

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979)

* Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979) A group of nine gouaches 47 x 61cm (18 1/2 x 24in) and smaller unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Bantu women carrying baskets

* Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979) Oystercatchers and a collection of drawings (20) 70 x 39cm (27 9/16 x 15 3/8in) and smaller. unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Flowers unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Portrait of a girl unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu-(South African, 1917-1979)-Oystercatchers; Yellow flowers; Birds 75.5 x 28cm (29 3/4 x 11in); 61 x 29cm (24 x 11 7/16in); 75.5 x 28cm (29 3/4 x 11in). (3) unframed

* Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979) Three birds unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu

* Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979) Portrait of a woman and nine gouache studies 50 x 65cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16in) and smaller. unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) The mountain

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Bantu women carrying baskets

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Three houses

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu Entwined Branches Signed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Cape Town from the sea unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African 1925-1979) A

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) A large bird eating a snake unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Girl in an orange skirt (recto); Three birds (verso) unframed

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1917-1979)

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Three houses

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Birds and African pots unframed

A vibrant gouache painting depicting cattle grazing on a lush hillside, showcasing the artist's unique style.

Cattle On A Hillside

This gouache artwork titled 'Cattle On A Hillside' features a serene landscape where cattle are seen grazing on a verdant hillside. The use of color and brushwork reflects the artist Gladys Mgudlandlu's distinctive style, capturing the essence of rural life and the beauty of nature. The dimensions of the piece suggest a harmonious composition that draws the viewer into the pastoral scene.

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Cattle On A Hillside

Gladys Mgudlandlu (South African, 1925-1979) Oystercatchers unframed

A vibrant portrait of a woman dressed in a striking red dress, created with gouache on paper.

Portrait Of A Woman In A Red Dress

This artwork features a captivating portrait of a woman adorned in a bold red dress, showcasing the artist's use of gouache on paper. The composition likely emphasizes the woman's expression and attire, set against a contrasting background that enhances the vividness of the red. The piece is framed, adding to its presentation and appeal.

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Portrait Of A Woman In A Red Dress

Brown Rocks

This artwork, 'Brown Rocks' by Gladys Mgudlandlu, showcases a dynamic composition created with gouache on paper. The piece likely features rich, earthy browns and textured forms that evoke the natural landscape, emphasizing the beauty of rocks and earth. The dimensions suggest a significant presence, framed to enhance its visual impact.

Gladys Mgudlandlu; South African 1925-1979; Brown Rocks

Blue Mountains And Trees

This artwork features a serene landscape with blue mountains rising majestically in the background, complemented by lush green trees in the foreground. The use of gouache on paper gives the piece a rich texture and depth, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the scene. The colors are vivid, capturing the beauty of nature in a harmonious composition.