This is the rating and price for Paul Du Toit (South African 1922-1986) Abstract Trees Signed Oil On Canvas 57,5 By 79Cm Paul Du Toit Was Born In 1922 In Noordhoek, A Remote Town On The Cape Peninsula. His Home Was Tucked Away Amongst Abundant Forests And Meandering Streams, Offering A Stimulating Environment For The Young Du Toit And His Five Siblings. By Personifying The Forest Trees, He Learnt To Uniquely Perceive His Surroundings, A Trait That Resonated In His Work Throughout His Career.After Completing School, Du Toit Was Faced With The Conflict Of Pursuing A Career In Either Art Or Music. He Began Work At An Architecture Firm In The Drafting Division, Yet His Artistic Intuition Never Faltered. He Was Unconvinced By The Rigidity Of The Fine Art Curriculum At The Michaelis Art School In Cape Town, And Opted To Study Under Jean Welz, An Austrian Painter And Former Architect. Although Unconventional, Welz’S Training Was Indispensable Not Only In Terms Of Technique, But In Harnessing His Emotional And Intellectual Integrity.Du Toit’S Unique Technique And Use Of Tone And Colour Has Been Described By A Cape Times Critic As A Manifestation Of ‘Emotional Intensity And Sincerity’. The Earthy Colours And Dynamic Line Work Are Often Suggestive Of Cape Scenery. His Work Became Increasingly Ambiguous As His Technique Progressed, Yet The Vibrancy And Tonality Remained Characteristic Of His Style. Psreference:? Martin, K. 2004. Paul Du Toit, A Painter’S Journey. Published By Fernwood Press (Pty) Ltd. by Jean Welz

Jean Welz (1900-1975)
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Paul Du Toit (South African 1922-1986) Abstract Trees Signed Oil On Canvas 57,5 By 79Cm Paul Du Toit Was Born In 1922 In Noordhoek, A Remote Town On The Cape Peninsula. His Home Was Tucked Away Amongst Abundant Forests And Meandering Streams, Offering A Stimulating Environment For The Young Du Toit And His Five Siblings. By Personifying The Forest Trees, He Learnt To Uniquely Perceive His Surroundings, A Trait That Resonated In His Work Throughout His Career.After Completing School, Du Toit Was Faced With The Conflict Of Pursuing A Career In Either Art Or Music. He Began Work At An Architecture Firm In The Drafting Division, Yet His Artistic Intuition Never Faltered. He Was Unconvinced By The Rigidity Of The Fine Art Curriculum At The Michaelis Art School In Cape Town, And Opted To Study Under Jean Welz, An Austrian Painter And Former Architect. Although Unconventional, Welz’S Training Was Indispensable Not Only In Terms Of Technique, But In Harnessing His Emotional And Intellectual Integrity.Du Toit’S Unique Technique And Use Of Tone And Colour Has Been Described By A Cape Times Critic As A Manifestation Of ‘Emotional Intensity And Sincerity’. The Earthy Colours And Dynamic Line Work Are Often Suggestive Of Cape Scenery. His Work Became Increasingly Ambiguous As His Technique Progressed, Yet The Vibrancy And Tonality Remained Characteristic Of His Style. Psreference:? Martin, K. 2004. Paul Du Toit, A Painter’S Journey. Published By Fernwood Press (Pty) Ltd. ,2004
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Sale date : 28 Mar 2017 It's free to register now to view!
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